# Set up your account

To use the APIs, you need a CTRL by Sendstack account. Follow these steps:&#x20;

* Create a production account [here](https://control.sendstack.africa) (or a sandbox account [here](https://sandbox-control.sendstack.africa/))
* Create a CTRL business&#x20;
* Manage your settings and add a subscription depending on your needs
* Navigate to the APIs section to retrieve your App ID and App Secret
* Update your webhook URLs (if needed)


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