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Step-by-Step Tutorial

Get Your First Prediction

Follow this 5-step guide to make your first API call and start getting AI-powered crypto predictions

~10 minutes
Beginner friendly

Prerequisites

Basic programming knowledge (JavaScript or Python)
Node.js 18+ or Python 3.8+ installed
A code editor (VS Code recommended)
Terminal/Command line access
1

Create Your Account

Sign up and get your free API access

Start by creating your free Pearlixa account. You'll get immediate access to the API with 20 free prediction calls to test the platform.

What you'll get:

  • 20 free API calls to test predictions
  • Access to 5 cryptocurrencies (BTC, ETH, ADA, SOL, DOT)
  • Full API documentation access
  • Email support
Duration2 min

Pro Tips

  • Use a valid email - you'll need it to verify your account
  • Choose a strong password with at least 12 characters
  • You can upgrade your plan anytime from the dashboard

Troubleshooting

401 Unauthorized

Cause: Invalid or missing API key

Solution: Check your API key is correct and included in the X-API-Key header

403 Forbidden

Cause: API key doesn't have access to this endpoint

Solution: Upgrade your plan or check your subscription status

429 Too Many Requests

Cause: Rate limit exceeded

Solution: Wait a moment and retry, or upgrade to a higher plan for more calls

500 Internal Server Error

Cause: Server-side issue

Solution: Wait a few seconds and retry. If persistent, contact support

Ready to Start Trading?

You've learned the basics. Now explore more advanced features like batch predictions, WebSocket streaming, and automated trading strategies.