Source: https://docs.debitura.com/collection-partners/getting-started

# Getting Started

Setup and prerequisites for integrating with the Collection Partner API.

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## What the Collection Partner API does

The Collection Partner API lets collection agencies and law firms automate their Debitura workflows programmatically. What you can do depends on your partnership type:

**Exclusive partners** (designated jurisdictions): retrieve cases assigned to your agency, manage case status, record payments, close cases, and communicate with creditors.

**All partners** via the [managing partner](https://docs.debitura.com/collection-partners/concepts/managed-cases.md) model: submit cases on behalf of your own clients to Debitura's global network and track their progress.

For the business context of the two roles, see [Managed Cases](https://docs.debitura.com/collection-partners/concepts/managed-cases.md).

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## In This Section

-   [Authentication](https://docs.debitura.com/collection-partners/getting-started/authentication.md) — API key setup and usage
-   [Quickstart](https://docs.debitura.com/collection-partners/getting-started/quickstart-accept-first-case.md) — Query your first case in 2 minutes

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## Prerequisites

Before integrating:

1.  Partner account with Debitura (contact [partner@debitura.com](mailto:partner@debitura.com) to apply)
2.  Generate an API key in [Partner Portal → API Keys](https://partner.debitura.com/CollectionPartnerApiKey/Index)
3.  Review [Environments](https://docs.debitura.com/developer-concepts/environments.md) for base URLs

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## Next Steps

Once authenticated, follow the [Integration Guides](https://docs.debitura.com/collection-partners/integration-guides.md) to build your workflows.