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

# Onboarding and approval

> Understand the full publisher flow from application to API key activation.

This page explains how a publisher moves from application submission to review, activation, and credential issuance.

```mermaid theme={null}
flowchart LR
    start["not_started"] --> pending["pending"]
    pending --> active["active"]
    active --> creds["client_id and api_key active"]
```

## Flow overview

* Application stage: Submit your app name, email, company, and website in the Integration page.
* Review stage: The system records the application and waits for account approval.
* Activation stage: Once approved, the account is assigned a `client_id` and `api_key`.
* Integration stage: After activation, continue into the SDK, Backend API, or MCP integration docs.

## What to read next

<Columns cols={2}>
  <Card title="Choose an integration path" href="/publishers/integration-options">
    Choose the integration path that fits your product after activation.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Developer quickstart" href="/developers/quickstart">
    If you are ready to implement, continue directly into the developer docs.
  </Card>
</Columns>