# Quick Start Guide
source: https://developer.mastercard.com/consent-management/documentation/quick-start-guide/index.md

## Integration Steps {#integration-steps}

When you are ready to test and integrate with the Consents API, we've made the process as simple as possible. Below is an overview of the process:

Our service has tiered access to Sandbox and Production environments.

### 1. Log In {#1-log-in}

* Create a [Mastercard Developers Account](https://developer.mastercard.com/account/sign-up).
* Validate your account through the link sent you the email you registered with.

### 2. Setup Project {#2-setup-project}

* Prior to setting up a project, review the documentation to get an overview of the process.
* Create a project on your [My Projects](https://developer.mastercard.com/dashboard) page.
  * Select the Consents API.
    * If you plan to use additional services (such as Transaction Notifications or Insight Tokens) alongside the Consents API, include them in this step to streamline your setup.
  * Name your project.
  * Invite members to your project as collaborators.
* Download sandbox keys.
* Create encryption keys, and save your credentials.
* Download encryption keys.

### 3. Integrate with the Sandbox Environment (Card-Based Consent) {#3-integrate-with-the-sandbox-environment-card-based-consent}

* Setup the sandbox environment.
* Push cardholder consent either in bulk or as a single consent.
* Complete testing with the provided test card details in Sandbox, this can be done within the "free" tier [avaialble](https://developer.mastercard.com/transaction-notifications/documentation/quick-start-guide/).
  * Test card details can be found here.
* Start receiving notifications through the Undelivered Notifications API.
  * We do not setup webhook URL's for customers testing in sandbox, therefore notifications are delivered through the Undelivered Notifications API.

### 4. Production Testing {#4-production-testing}

#### Request Production Access. {#request-production-access}

* Once initial testing is done through sandbox, it is time to move to production.

* Please submit a request through the [Transaction Notification Product Interest Form](https://form.mastercard.com/jfe/form/SV_b4m534QN5vXukOW). If you are eligible for production access, our team will contact you through the provided email address.

* If you have a direct contact from our team, please reach out to them when you are ready to move to Production.