# Getting Started

Welcome to Triton One! This guide will walk you through the essential first steps to get your application connected to our RPC services.

#### Step 1: Contact Us to Create an Account

To begin, we need to set up an account for you. You have two options:

* **Fill out our onboarding form:** [Triton One Onboarding Form](https://forms.gle/rT6nPbUE4toyPfbb7)
* **Contact us directly:** For custom inquiries, you can email us at [support@triton.one](mailto:support@triton.one) or reach out via [Telegram](https://t.me/tritonone).

Our team will work with you to understand your needs and recommend the best plan, whether it's our shared service or a dedicated node deployment.

#### Step 2: Understand Your Endpoint vs. Your Token

Once your account is created, you will receive access to **Endpoints** and **Tokens** through the [Customer Portal](https://customers.triton.one). It is critical to understand the difference:

* **Endpoint URL (For Frontend / dApps):**
  * This is the URL you integrate directly into your public-facing dApp or website (e.g., `https://your-app.mainnet.rpcpool.com`).
  * Traffic from these endpoints is typically rate-limited by IP and origin domain to protect against abuse.
  * **Never embed a secret token in your frontend code.**
* **Secret Token (For Backend Services):**
  * A token is a secret key used to authenticate requests from your backend servers, scripts, or trading bots.
  * You append it to your endpoint URL (e.g., `https://your-app.mainnet.rpcpool.com/your-secret-token`).
  * Backend traffic with a token usually has higher rate limits.
  * **This token must be kept secret.** If you suspect it has been leaked, contact us immediately to have it rotated.

#### Step 3: Configure Your Application

With your endpoint URL, you can now configure your application.

* For standard RPC calls, use the HTTPS URL (e.g., `https://...`).
* For WebSocket subscriptions, replace `https` with `wss` (e.g., `wss://...`).

#### Step 4: Explore the Documentation

You're all set! Now you can explore the rest of our documentation to make the most of our service:

* Learn about our [**Core Features**](core-features) like [GeoDNS](core-features/geodns) and [Rate Limiting](core-features/ratelimits).
* Read our guide on [**Best Practices for Sending Solana Transactions**](chains/solana/cascade/sending-txs).
* Discover our [**Advanced Data & Streaming**](project-yellowstone) services for real-time insights.
