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

# Get Started

Choose your integration path and start building with SiteMinder APIs.

### Integration Type

Select the option that best describes your system to access the right API.

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th data-type="content-ref"></th><th data-type="content-ref"></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><h4><i class="fa-bell-concierge" style="color:blue;">:bell-concierge:</i></h4></td><td><strong>PMS</strong></td><td>Manage reservations and sync availability, restrictions, and rates across booking channels.</td><td><a href="/pmsxchange-api/pmsxchange-api.md">pmsXchange</a></td><td></td><td><a href="/get-started/integration-types/pms.md">Property Management System (PMS)</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4><i class="fa-globe-pointer" style="color:blue;">:globe-pointer:</i></h4></td><td><strong>Booking Channel</strong></td><td>Access live availability, restrictions, and rates, and deliver reservations in real time.</td><td><a href="/siteconnect-api/siteconnect-api.md">SiteConnect</a></td><td><a href="/channels-plus-api/channels-plus-api.md">Channels Plus</a></td><td><a href="/get-started/integration-types/booking-channel.md">Booking Channel</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4><i class="fa-laptop-mobile" style="color:blue;">:laptop-mobile:</i></h4></td><td><strong>Application</strong></td><td>Access reservation and property data to power your product (e.g. CRM, guest experience, upselling).</td><td><a href="/smx-api/smx-api.md">SMX</a></td><td></td><td><a href="/get-started/integration-types/application.md">Application</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4><i class="fa-chart-mixed" style="color:blue;">:chart-mixed:</i></h4></td><td><strong>RMS</strong></td><td>Optimise pricing and push rates and restrictions in real time, with optional access to reservation data.</td><td><a href="/pmsxchange-api/pmsxchange-api.md">pmsXchange</a></td><td><a href="/smx-api/smx-api.md">SMX</a></td><td><a href="/get-started/integration-types/rms.md">Revenue Management System (RMS)</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4><i class="fa-square-h" style="color:blue;">:square-h:</i></h4></td><td><strong>Property / Hotel Group</strong></td><td>Build direct booking experiences using real-time availability, restrictions, rates, and property data.</td><td><a href="/direct-booking-api/direct-booking-api.md">Direct Booking</a></td><td></td><td><a href="/get-started/integration-types/property-hotel-group.md">Property / Hotel Group</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

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### Partner Lifecycle

Follow these steps to build, certify, and grow your integration.

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#### Become a SiteMinder Partner

Get access to test accounts, documentation, and start your integration.

→ [Apply to become a partner](https://www.siteminder.com/integrations/apply-now/).
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#### Build

Develop your integration and test it using the SiteMinder sandbox environment.
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#### Certify

Validate your integration by completing certification scenarios and meeting SiteMinder requirements.
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#### Go live

Connect your first property and launch your integration to production.
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#### Enhance

Expand your integration with additional capabilities or API features.
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→ View the full [Integration Process](/get-started/partner-lifecycle/integration-process.md) and [Enhance Your Integration](/get-started/partner-lifecycle/enhance-your-integration.md)

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### Available APIs

Select the API that matches your system and use case. Some integrations may use more than one API depending on the functionality required.

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><h4><i class="fa-code-simple" style="color:blue;">:code-simple:</i></h4></td><td><strong>pmsXchange</strong></td><td>Synchronise availability, restrictions, rates, and reservations between your system and SiteMinder.</td><td><a href="/pmsxchange-api/pmsxchange-api.md">pmsXchange</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4><i class="fa-code-simple" style="color:blue;">:code-simple:</i></h4></td><td><strong>SiteConnect</strong></td><td>Receive availability, restrictions, and rates from SiteMinder and send reservations in real time.</td><td><a href="/siteconnect-api/siteconnect-api.md">SiteConnect</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4><i class="fa-code-simple" style="color:blue;">:code-simple:</i></h4></td><td><strong>Channels Plus</strong></td><td>Search properties, retrieve availability and pricing, and manage reservations via REST APIs.</td><td><a href="/channels-plus-api/channels-plus-api.md">Channels Plus</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4><i class="fa-code-simple" style="color:blue;">:code-simple:</i></h4></td><td><strong>SMX</strong></td><td>Access reservation data, availability, and pricing to power apps and revenue management tools.</td><td><a href="/smx-api/smx-api.md">SMX</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4><i class="fa-code-simple" style="color:blue;">:code-simple:</i></h4></td><td><strong>Direct Booking</strong></td><td>Build direct booking experiences using real-time availability, restrictions, rates, and property data.</td><td><a href="/direct-booking-api/direct-booking-api.md">Direct Booking</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

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