> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://motivlabs.gitbook.io/impulse-user-manual/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://motivlabs.gitbook.io/impulse-user-manual/using-impulse-headlessly/getting-started-with-curl.md).

# 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](/impulse-user-manual/getting-started.md) 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. 

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. 

## Creating a User

Contact the Motiv team to get set up with using Impulse with a new user.