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

# Introduction

Welcome to Orchestro network API.

This API is accessible to software developers who are building logistics and shipping applications for transportation companies.
They can leverage the Orchestro network API to access functionalities like Rate Shop, Network Coverage, and Label functions for carrier participants.

The Orchestro network provides two environments for API usage: testing and production. The testing environment, also called `Stage/Sandbox`, uses the URL `https://api.orchestro.ai/api/v1/core/`. The production environment uses the URL `https://api.orchestro.ai/api/v1/core/`.

<Tip>
  Carrier participants should use the test environment to test the features before switching to the production environment
</Tip>

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  <Card title="Quick Start" icon="hourglass-start" href="/api-reference/api-documentation/quick-start">
    Generate your API key
  </Card>

  <Card title="Orchestro API Features" icon="webhook" href="/api-reference/api-documentation/api-features">
    Access information about the API URL
  </Card>
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