# Introduction

Architect provides several options for programmatic access to marketdata, order entry, portfolio management, and execution algos.

## Creating an API key

To start using the Architect API and SDKs, you will need to create an API key from the Architect UI.

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<summary>Navigate to profile/settings</summary>

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<summary>Create an API key</summary>

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<summary>Store your key and secret in a secure location</summary>

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## Getting started

* [Getting started with Python](https://docs.architect.co/getting-started-with-python)
* [Getting started with Rust](https://docs.architect.co/getting-started-with-rust)