Quickstart Guide
All registered users, whether on a free or paid plan, can use our Quickstart Guide to explore the full range of API functionalities with just one click.
- Existing users: Access the Quickstart Guide below.
- New users: Create an account and get started in minutes.
Get onboarded with the Fixer API and start retrieving aviation data immediately!
Step 1: Get Your API Access Key
To start using the Fixer API, sign up for a free account to start using the Fixer API. Once registered, your personal API Access Key will be available in the Dashboard. This key is required to authenticate all API requests and keep it secure. You can reset it anytime from your Account Dashboard.
Get free API Access Key
Step 2: API Endpoints
All API requests are sent to the base endpoint. And all API requests start with the base URL:
Include your API key in every request using the access_key parameter.
Step 3: Sample Latest Exchange Rates
Request the most recent exchange rates:
Sample response:
This returns the latest exchange rates relative to the base currency (EUR by default).
Step 4: Convert Currency
Convert an amount from one currency to another:
Example result:
You can also include a date parameter for historical conversion.