> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://wb-21fd5541-docs-sandboxes-integrations-placement.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Prerequisites

> Set up your environment for Serverless Training by creating an account, generating an API key, and configuring a project.

Complete these steps before using Serverless Training features through the OpenPipe ART framework or API.

<Tip>
  Before starting, review the [usage information and limits](/serverless-training/usage-limits) to understand costs and restrictions.
</Tip>

## Sign up and create an API key

If you don't already have a W\&B account, sign up before continuing. To authenticate your machine with W\&B, you must first generate an API key.

To create an API key, select the **Personal API key** or **Service Account API key** tab for details.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Personal API key">
    To create a personal API key owned by your user ID:

    1. Log in to W\&B, then click your user profile icon **> User Settings**.
    2. Click **Create new API key**.
    3. Provide a descriptive name for your API key.
    4. Click **Create**.
    5. Copy the displayed API key immediately and store it securely.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Service account API key">
    To create an API key owned by a service account:

    1. In your team or organization settings, go to the **Service Accounts** tab.
    2. Find the service account in the list.
    3. Click the **action (<Icon icon="ellipsis" iconType="solid" />)** menu, then click **Create API key**.
    4. Provide a name for the API key, then click **Create**.
    5. Copy the displayed API key immediately and store it securely.
    6. Click **Done**.

    You can create multiple API keys for a single service account to support different environments or workflows.
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

<Warning>
  W\&B shows the full API key only once, when you create it. After you close the dialog, you cannot view the full API key again. Your settings display only the key ID (the first part of the key). If you lose the full API key, you must create a new one.
</Warning>

For secure storage options, see [Store API keys securely](/platform/app/settings-page/user-settings/#store-and-handle-api-keys-securely).

## Create a project in W\&B

Create a project in your W\&B account to track usage, record training metrics, and save trained models. For more information, see the [Projects guide](https://docs.wandb.ai/models/track/project-page).

## Next steps

After you complete the prerequisites, try the following resources:

* Check the [API reference](/serverless-training/api-reference) to learn about available endpoints.
* Try the [ART quickstart](https://art.openpipe.ai/getting-started/quick-start).