> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://developer.tripedge.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Introduction

> Getting Started with the Stays API

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## Overview

The Stays API provides a unified interface to search, book and manage accommodation bookings across millions of properties worldwide. Here's what you can do:

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  <Card title="Search Availability" icon="magnifying-glass" href="/client-api-reference/search-for-hotel-availability">
    Search accommodations by location, dates and guest requirements
  </Card>

  <Card title="Manage Bookings" icon="calendar" href="/client-api-reference/get-all-bookings">
    Create, retrieve and manage accommodation bookings
  </Card>
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## Getting Started

Before you begin integrating with our API, you'll need:

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  <Card title="Authentication" icon="key" href="https://tripedge.com/contact">
    Sign up for an account and get your API access token
  </Card>

  <Card title="API Reference" icon="code" href="/backend-api-reference">
    Explore our comprehensive API documentation
  </Card>

  <Card title="Integration Guide" icon="book" href="/quickstart">
    Follow our step-by-step integration guide
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  <Card title="Sample Code" icon="code-branch" href="/backend-sdk">
    View example code and implementation patterns
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