> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.musixmatch.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Getting started

> The Musixmatch Lyrics API allows you to get access to Musixmatch metadata about song lyrics and music.

## Getting started

The Musixmatch API is available to both selected partners and individual developers. Here are the steps to follow to complete the initial setup:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Get in touch">
    If you're looking to use or display lyrics in your app or website, check out our  <a href="https://www.musixmatch.com/pro/api/pricing?utm_source=docs&utm_medium=web&utm_content=introduction_link" target="_blank" title="Musixmatch API pricing" style={{background: 'none', border: 'none', color: '#FC532E', cursor: 'pointer', textDecoration: 'underline'}}>API pricing plans</a> or <a href="#" style={{background: 'none', border: 'none', color: '#FC532E', cursor: 'pointer', textDecoration: 'underline'}}>send us an enquiry</a> for custom solutions.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Get your API Key">
    Once you're registered, you'll receive your **API key** — a mandatory parameter for most API calls. It's your personal identifier and should be kept secret.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Integrate with your product">
    With your API key in hand, you can start integrating Musixmatch into your app or website. Please follow our [implementation guidelines](/implementation-guidelines).
    Our team may contact you to review your implementation and ensure it complies with our content policy.
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Check the API terms

Once you have completed the initial setup, don't forget to take a look at the [API Terms & Conditions](https://about.musixmatch.com/apiterms) and the [Privacy Policy](https://about.musixmatch.com/privacy-policy).

We’ve worked hard to make this service completely legal so that we are all protected from any foreseeable liability: take the time to read this stuff.

*Not sure about something?*\
*Write us at* [sales@musixmatch.com](mailto:sales@musixmatch.com)

### Authentication

To authenticate your API requests, you need to include your API key as a query parameter in every call. Add the `apikey` parameter to your requests like this:

```http theme={null}
GET /ws/1.1/track.get?apikey=YOUR_API_KEY
```

Keep your API key secure and never share it publicly. If you believe your API key has been compromised, contact us immediately at [sales@musixmatch.com](mailto:sales@musixmatch.com).

<Warning>
  Requests without a valid API key will receive a `401` error response.
</Warning>

### Start the integration on your product

In the most common scenario you only need to implement two API calls:

1. Match your catalog to ours using the search function as described [track.search](/api-reference/lyrics-catalog/track-search) page
2. Get the lyrics using the [track.lyrics.get](/api-reference/lyrics-catalog/track-lyrics-get) API call. That’s it!

We can also provide static samples to let you see how the data will look like.

<Tip>
  Building with an AI coding agent?\
  [See how to give it reliable access to the docs](/ai-agents-setup).
</Tip>

We can’t wait to see the amazing things you’re going to do with the Musixmatch API!
 

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