Getting Started with TelcoAPI¶

This guide will help you get started with TelcoAPI integration. We'll cover setup, authentication, and basic usage examples.

Prerequisites¶

• Node.js (v18 or higher)
• API Key from TelcoAPI Dashboard
• Basic understanding of telecommunications protocols

Quick Start¶

1. Install the TelcoAPI client:

npm install @telcoapi/client

1. Initialize the client:

import { TelcoAPI } from '@telcoapi/client';

const client = new TelcoAPI({
  apiKey: 'your-api-key',
  environment: 'sandbox' // or 'production'
});

Authentication¶

We use API keys for authentication. Get your API key from the TelcoAPI Dashboard.

Basic Examples¶

SS7 Message Handling¶

// Send an SS7 TCAP message
const response = await client.ss7.sendTCAP({
  pointCode: '1-1-1',
  message: {
    type: 'BEGIN',
    components: [/* ... */]
  }
});

SIP Call Setup¶

// Initiate a SIP call
const call = await client.sip.initiateCall({
  from: 'sip:user@domain.com',
  to: 'sip:recipient@domain.com',
  mediaOptions: {
    audio: true,
    video: false
  }
});

Environment Setup¶

Sandbox Environment¶

Use our sandbox environment for testing:

const sandboxClient = new TelcoAPI({
  apiKey: 'sandbox-key',
  environment: 'sandbox'
});

Production Environment¶

For production deployment:

const productionClient = new TelcoAPI({
  apiKey: 'production-key',
  environment: 'production'
});

Protocol Selection¶

Choose the appropriate protocol based on your needs:

Next Steps¶

1. Explore our protocol documentation
2. Check out the API Reference
3. Review best practices
4. Join our Discord community

Troubleshooting¶

If you encounter any issues:

1. Check our FAQ
2. Review the error codes
3. Contact support