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

# Create a Service

> Learn how to create a service on the Fapshi dashboard to begin collecting or disbursing payments using the API.

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To use our API endpoints, you’ll need to [create a service](https://www.fapshi.com/en/help-and-support/how-to-create-a-service-to-get-api-credentials). A service is a representation of the service or platform you want to use to collect or disburse payments. You can create two kinds of service:

1. **Collection Service**: This will be used to collect money on your platform. All funds will be reflected in this service on your dashboard.
2. **Disbursement Service**: You can use this to issue payouts programmatically on your platform.

<Note>
  You cannot use the same service for both collections and disbursement. If you
  need both functionalities, you must create two separate services.
</Note>

<Warning>
  By default, payouts are deactivated on **Live Mode**. So, you have to [Contact
  Support](https://wa.me/237658610472) with your **API User** to request for
  activation. This should only be done when you have tested the functionality
  with the test keys.
</Warning>

## How to Create a Service

1. Log into your dashboard and click **Developers** on the extreme bottom left of the screen.

2. Click the "New Service" button.

3. Fill in the required details and confirm.

<Info>
  The service name is the name of your website or app. - The domain name can
  be what you have already bought or what you intend to buy. i.e. You must not
  own it yet. Note that you cannot use **fapshi.com** as
  your domain name, since this is the Fapshi domain.
</Info>

4. Once the service is created, open it. Your `apiuser` and `apikey` for that service will be displayed; **Sandbox** under **Sandbox** and **Live** under **API**. Copy these carefully, especially the `apikey` because they are sensitive.

5. Store the credentials securely (e.g., in an environment file or secure vault). Do not hard-code or commit them in public repos. Also, rotate the keys if necessary.