# Getting Started with the GeoPard API

The GeoPard team highly suggests initiating with Altair to thoroughly examine the functionalities of the GeoPard API. It consistently retrieves the most recent version of accessible entities, queries, mutations, and subscriptions. Please refer to the quick-start guide outlined below:

1. Install the Altair GraphQL Chrome extension from this [LINK](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/altair-graphql-client/flnheeellpciglgpaodhkhmapeljopja) or alternatively, use Altair GraphQL Client directly in [your browser](https://altairgraphql.dev/).
2. Each request must be authenticated with an `Authorization` HEADER, where the requisite token should be included. For quick testing, the `Authorization` HEADER value can be obtained from the requests following login into GeoPard Agriculture.\
   \&#xNAN;*A short explanation is in the screenshot below.*
3. The Root GraphQL endpoint is located at [`https://api.geopard.tech/data`](https://api.geopard.tech/data).\
   \&#xNAN;*A short explanation is in the screenshot below.*
4. Access to the GraphQL Schema can be found under the "Docs" button within the Altair interface. This section allows you to navigate through all available Queries, Mutations, and Subscriptions. Additionally, it offers insight into various entities and their respective structures, providing a comprehensive understanding of the system's GraphQL setup.\
   \&#xNAN;*A short explanation is in the screenshot below.*
5. Confirm that outgoing requests are functioning correctly using your browser's development console. You can apply request filters such as `/data`.
6. The schema can be accessed from this [HERE](/geopard-tutorials/api-docs/geopard-api-data-schema.md).
7. For file uploading, we utilize [these endpoints](/geopard-tutorials/api-docs/geopard-api-requests-overview/55.-upload-zip-files-over-6-mb.md).
8. To access raster and vector data, we employ OGC WMS (raster images for swift rendering) and WFS formats (`shp`, `geojson`). For more information, please refer to our [Geo Endpoint](/geopard-tutorials/api-docs/geo-endpoints-for-spatial-data-access.md)s section.

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