# Getting Started
Source: https://docs.chain.link/chainlink-platform/getting-started
Last Updated: 2026-10-15

> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](/llms.txt).

The Chainlink Platform ([app.chain.link](https://app.chain.link)) is the unified home for Chainlink self-serve products. A single account and organization gives you and your team access to products such as CRE, ACE, CRE Connect, Data Streams, and Agent Gateway.

## Account and organization management

When you create an account, you either start a new organization (becoming the *Owner*) or join an existing one (becoming a member). To get started, see:

- [Creating an Account](/chainlink-platform/creating-an-account) - Create your account and organization
- [Inviting Team Members](/chainlink-platform/inviting-team-members) - Add members to your organization
- [Understanding Organizations](/chainlink-platform/understanding-organizations) - Learn how organizations work

## Access control

Each member of your organization has a role for each product, and API keys carry the permissions you select for them. To learn more, see:

- [RBAC](/chainlink-platform/rbac) - Role-based access control and what each role can do
- [API Keys](/chainlink-platform/api-keys) - Create and manage API keys for programmatic access