---
title: "Agent self-signup, step 1: request an email OTP"
method: POST
path: "/signup"
---

# Agent self-signup, step 1: request an email OTP

`POST /signup`

## Request

- Base URL: `https://getyoutubetranscript.com/api/v1`
- URL: `https://getyoutubetranscript.com/api/v1/signup`
- Auth: none required

No API key required - this is how a new caller gets one. Sends a 6-digit code good for 10 minutes.

## Request body

- object
  - `email` string, email, required

## Response `200`

Code sent.

## Other responses

- `400`: Missing or invalid email.

---

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