# Getting Started with cURL

This section will demonstrate how to use Impulse headlessly by using cURL. The steps performed will be similar to the steps performed in the [Getting Started](https://motivlabs.gitbook.io/impulse-user-manual/getting-started) pages except they will be done through cURL.

This will allow you to become familiar with what calls to make to create a custom script for using Impulse.&#x20;

Before you can call many of the Impulse API endpoints, you will need to have a user. Once you have a user you can use basic auth to access the endpoints.&#x20;

## Creating a User

Contact the Motiv team to get set up with using Impulse with a new user.&#x20;