> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://developer.magtek.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://developer.magtek.com/get-started/get-started.md).

# Get Started

### In this section

Get started is the on-ramp for building with MagTek products. It takes you from choosing a device to running your first transaction — the connection basics, the minimum steps to see a card read end to end, and where to go next. If you're new to the platform, start here; once you're up and running, the Guides and the API & Command Reference cover the depth.

### In This Section

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th valign="middle"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td valign="middle"><strong>Reference Section</strong></td><td><strong>Information Available</strong></td></tr><tr><td valign="middle"><a href="/pages/Gpe1BCpuQOiuJiArOTD5"><mark style="color:red;"><strong>Pick Your Device</strong></mark></a></td><td>Compare devices and choose the right one for your integration.</td></tr><tr><td valign="middle"><a href="/pages/XlelJqPrRbBYZrOcDZmX"><mark style="color:red;"><strong>Connection Basics</strong></mark></a></td><td>Connect over USB or Bluetooth LE.</td></tr><tr><td valign="middle"><a href="/pages/MmccJNSMwYKHgFIARL6d"><mark style="color:red;"><strong>Your First Transaction</strong></mark></a></td><td>Run a transaction end to end and see a result.</td></tr><tr><td valign="middle"><a href="/pages/eEeUUgBNsgNcJVTRwvIt"><mark style="color:red;"><strong>Web-based Demos</strong></mark></a></td><td>Try a reader in the browser before you write any code.</td></tr></tbody></table>

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