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description: Getting Started with a swarm
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# Quickstart

`Step 1`\
Go to the [Swarm](https://www.swarm.autonio.io/) website.

`Step 2`\
&#x20;Click "participate" and log into the [Maker](http://maker.autonio.io) using MetaMask.

![](https://2814675208-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MZO03eIRLnxchlQseUT%2F-M_oKFgDn7Oh3YKzcEQG%2F-M_oZbgB4ZmjUFtmi5gN%2Fmaker_login.jpg?alt=media\&token=16038045-7ed4-4c6d-98c0-d4370abf5bfd)

For detailed information on how to use MetaMask, please watch this [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNPz-Dv5BjM\&t=40s).

`Step 3`\
Generate **TWO** API keys for the exchange hosting the Swarm campaign you want to join.

_IMPORTANT NOTICE_: You will need to create two different API keys to participate in Swarm campaigns: one for trading, and one read-only API key.

{% content-ref url="adding-api" %}
[adding-api](adding-api)
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`Step 4`\
Enter both keys in the [NIOX maker](https://maker.autonio.foundation/) setting **in the “Read-only” access key** section.

![](https://2814675208-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MZO03eIRLnxchlQseUT%2F-Ma9idTgMwbBzKZ8Zvaz%2F-Ma9iy7f25oYCJqI0fxa%2Fsettingsswarm.jpg?alt=media\&token=7ffdb9c7-b851-43a5-aea2-e5ad961f7493)

`Step 5`\
&#x20;Open “Market Maker” tab and choose the pair listed on a Swarm.

`Step 5`\
Once you have entered your desired settings, click "Start". Please click on the below link for a Quickstart guide for Maker.

{% content-ref url="../../maker/guides/getting-started" %}
[getting-started](../../maker/guides/getting-started)
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