Create an Account and Choose a Plan
Last updated August 29, 2024
Welcome to Polygon.io! Getting started with our powerful financial data API is easy. This guide will walk you through creating an account and selecting the data plan that best suits your needs.
Step-by-Step Creating an Account
- Visit the Polygon.io website: Open your web browser and navigate to [https://polygon.io/](https://polygon.io/).
- Click "Sign Up": On the top right corner of the website, you'll find a "Sign Up" button. Click it to start the registration process.
- Enter your information: Fill out the signup form with your email address and choose a secure password.
- Click "Create Account": Once you've entered your details, click the "Create Account" button to complete the sign-up process.
Step-by-Step Choosing a Data Plan
After creating your account, you'll be presented with various data plans tailored to your specific needs. Here's a breakdown to help you choose:
- Free Plan: A great option for getting started and exploring Polygon.io's data. It provides limited access to historical stock data, but is a good starting point for learning how to use the API.
- Basic Plan: Offers more frequent API calls and access to a wider range of data, including real-time streams. Suitable for individuals and small teams who need regular access to market data.
- Professional Plan: Provides the most comprehensive data access, including extended historical data, real-time data streams, and custom data feeds. Ideal for professional traders, analysts, and larger organizations.
Next Steps
Once you've selected the data plan that best meets your requirements, you'll be redirected to your account dashboard. From there, you can explore the API documentation, access your API key, and start making API calls to retrieve financial data.
Happy trading!
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