# How to Get Started with KS Query?

### Step 1: Accessing KS Query <a href="#step-1-accessing-ks-query" id="step-1-accessing-ks-query"></a>

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.

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

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6. 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
7. For the purpose of this guide, we’ll proceed with the **Developer Plan**.\
   However, you can choose any plan based on your needs.
8. Click **Subscribe** on your selected plan.
9. A confirmation pop-up will appear. Click **Subscribe** again to confirm.

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

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9. Return to the **Dashboard**.
10. In the **Our Products** section, click **Explore** under the KS Query card to launch the module.

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You’ll now land on the **KS Query dashboard**.

### Step 2: Select Blockchain & Network <a href="#step-2-select-blockchain-and-network" id="step-2-select-blockchain-and-network"></a>

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.”

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2. 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 <a href="#step-3-generate-your-api-authentication-key" id="step-3-generate-your-api-authentication-key"></a>

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

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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.
