> Section "Get access" of the AthanLab Developer API documentation (API version 1.0.0). On the web: https://athanlab.com/docs#access. Whole documentation as Markdown: https://athanlab.com/docs.md

# Get access

**Access is currently by invitation.** Do every step signed in with the email address we invited: the application form appears only for that account. Not invited? Email [support@athanlab.com](mailto:support@athanlab.com?subject=AthanLab%20Developer%20API) to ask about access.

**1. Apply**

On the [Developer API page](https://athanlab.com/dashboard/api) of your dashboard, give your company or project, what you are building and your expected monthly volume. Then accept the [API Terms](https://athanlab.com/api-terms).

**2. Wait for review**

We review every application by hand and email you the decision. A rejection email says why and when you can apply again.

**3. Subscribe to Max**

To pay with KBZPay instead of a card, see [Billing](https://athanlab.com/docs#billing).

**4. Create a key**

Keys need an approved developer application and an active Max plan. You can hold up to 5 keys at a time, each valid for 30, 90, 180 or 365 days (default 365). A key is shown once, when you create it: see [Authentication](https://athanlab.com/docs#authentication).

> [!NOTE]
> **When your Max plan ends**
>
> Creating a job or a delivery returns [402 plan_required](https://athanlab.com/docs#errors-plan_required), and so does a dry run. Every other request keeps working, including polling, downloads, cancelling and `GET /usage`, and audio already in AthanInbox stays there. Your keys create jobs and deliveries again when you resubscribe.