> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://betterdatainc.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Hosted Getting Started

> Set up your managed LLM Gateway in minutes

The Better Data Hosted Cloud provides a turnkey environment for conversational commerce. Follow these steps to go from zero to a production-ready gateway.

## What's included (hosted platform)

Better Data’s **hosted** surface area spans four coordinated services:

| Service              | URL                                                    | Role                                  |
| -------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------- |
| **Loop Engine**      | [loops.betterdata.co](https://loops.betterdata.co)     | Governed, metered loop execution      |
| **Commerce Gateway** | [gateway.betterdata.co](https://gateway.betterdata.co) | LLM-facing gateway and tool execution |
| **Verification API** | [verify.betterdata.co](https://verify.betterdata.co)   | Signal Tags verification              |
| **CCO platform**     | [app.betterdata.com](https://app.betterdata.com)       | SCM/DCM apps, admin, analytics        |

Read more: [Hosted Loop Engine](/hosted/loops) · [Signal Tags (platform)](/platform/signal-tags)

## 1. Create an Account

Head over to [app.betterdata.io](https://app.betterdata.io) and create a free account. You'll immediately have access to the **Cloud Free** tier.

## 2. Generate API Keys

In the dashboard, navigate to **Settings** -> **API Keys**.

* **Public Key**: Used for client-side tool discovery.
* **Secret Key**: Used for tool execution and backend management. Keep this safe!

## 3. Connect a Store

The easiest way to see the gateway in action is to connect an existing store.

1. Click **Connect Integration**.
2. Select **Shopify** or **Square**.
3. Follow the OAuth flow to authorize Better Data.

## 4. Test the Gateway

You can test your new gateway directly in the dashboard using the **Playground**.

> "What are my best-selling products?"

The playground will show you the exact tool calls being made and the JSON results returned from your store.

## 5. Integrate with your LLM

To use your hosted gateway with Claude or ChatGPT, you'll use the **Gateway Endpoint**:

```
https://api.betterdata.io/v1/execute
```

See the [Claude MCP](/guides/claude-mcp) or [ChatGPT](/guides/chatgpt) guides for specific implementation details, swapping your local URL for the Better Data Cloud URL.

## Next Steps

* **Enable Multiple Stores**: Upgrade to the [Marketplace Tier](/hosted/overview) to connect multiple vendors.
* **Setup Analytics**: Track conversions in the [Analytics Dashboard](/hosted/analytics).
* **Configure Rate Limits**: Set per-user quotas in the [Rate Limiting](/hosted/rate-limiting) section.