How to Get Started with KS Query?

This guide walks you through the basic setup steps required to activate your KS Query access, including subscription, network selection, and API key generation.

Step 1: Accessing KS Query

1. Log in to Kalp Studio.

2. Locate the Kalp DLT Developer Portal card and click on the Go To Kalp DLT button. You'll land on the Kalp Studio Dashboard.

3. On the Dashboard, scroll down to the Our Products section.

4. Find the KS Query module and click Get Started.

Note: To access KS Query, an active subscription to KS Query is required.

Getting Started with KS Query

1. If you haven’t subscribed yet, you’ll be redirected to the Billing tab.

KS Query Subscription Plan

1. Choose a plan:

   • Developer Plan – $10

   • Start-up Plan – $25

   • Enterprise Plan – $50

   • Quarterly Growth Plan - $27

   • Semi-Annual Scale Plan - $135

   • Annual Elite Plan - $540

2. For the purpose of this guide, we’ll proceed with the Developer Plan. However, you can choose any plan based on your needs.

3. Click Subscribe on your selected plan.

4. A confirmation pop-up will appear. Click Subscribe again to confirm.

Subscribe to KS Query

1. Once subscribed, you’ll see the plan marked as Active under your billing details.

Verify Subscription

1. Return to the Dashboard.

2. In the Our Products section, click Explore under the KS Query card to launch the module.

Access KS Query

You’ll now land on the KS Query dashboard.

Step 2: Select Blockchain & Network

Before accessing data or generating API keys, you must select the blockchain and network you want to work with.

1. On the dashboard, you’ll see a message:

   “Please select a blockchain and network to proceed.”

Select a Blockchain and Network

1. Click Select Now, then choose your desired blockchain. Currently, only one network is supported:

   • Kalp Chain → Kalp DLT Devnet

Need help choosing? See: How to Select a Blockchain and Network in KS Query

Step 3: Generate Your API Authentication Key

After selecting a network, a prompt will appear directly on the dashboard to Create API Auth Key.

Create API Auth Key

Alternatively:

1. Navigate to the API Key Generation tab in the left menu.

2. Click + Create API Auth Key.

In the dialog box:

• Key Name: Give your key a meaningful label (e.g., explorer-prod).

• Key Description (optional): Add context for your future self or team.

Click Create Now. Your key will now appear on the API Key Generation page.

For full details, refer to: How to Create an API Authentication Key in KS Query

You’re all set! With your subscription activated, network selected, and API key generated, you’re now ready to start querying blockchain data using KS Query.