> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.atxp.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# Create an ATXP account
> Create an ATXP account to use the ATXP SDK
## Create an ATXP account
In order to use the ATXP SDK, you need to create an ATXP account.
Visit [ATXP Accounts](https://accounts.atxp.ai/) and sign in with your Google account. Your account will receive \$5.00 in credits as a welcome bonus.
Copy your connection string and save it in an environment variable. The best way to do this is to create a `.env` file in the root of your project and add the following line:
```bash .env lines theme={null}
ATXP_CONNECTION=https://accounts.atxp.ai?connection_token=
```
Never commit your `.env` file to version control. It is a good idea to add your `.env` to your `.gitignore` file to prevent it from being committed.
```bash theme={null}
echo .env >> .gitignore
```
You now have your connection string. This connection string is tied to your Google authenticated ATXP account. You can use this connection string to connect to the ATXP SDK.
```typescript theme={null}
// Import the ATXP SDK
import { atxpClient, ATXPAccount } from '@atxp/client';
// Read the ATXP account details from environment variables
const atxpConnectionString = process.env.ATXP_CONNECTION;
// Create a client using the `atxpClient` function
const client = await atxpClient({
mcpServer: 'https://search.mcp.atxp.ai/',
account: new ATXPAccount(atxpConnectionString),
});
```
## Resources
Follow a complete tutorial to build your first ATXP‑powered agent that pays for MCP server tool calls.
Follow a complete tutorial to build your first paid MCP server with ATXP integration, from initial setup to live deployment.