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Get Started with RegPilot

This quickstart guide will help you set up your first AI compliance project and make your first API call in under 5 minutes.
1

Create an account

Sign up for a free RegPilot account at regpilot.dev/signup.You’ll need to:
  • Provide your email address
  • Create a company/organization
  • Set up your first project
2

Generate an API key

Navigate to AI Gateway → Overview and click “Manage Keys” to create your first API key.
# Your API key will look like this:
sk_1a2b3c4d5e6f7g8h9i0j...
Save your API key immediately! It’s only shown once. If you lose it, you’ll need to generate a new one.
3

Make your first API call

Test your setup with a simple chat completion request:
curl -X POST https://regpilot.dev/api/ai/chat \
  -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "messages": [
      {"role": "user", "content": "Hello, test my compliance setup"}
    ]
  }'
You should receive a response with compliance validation headers:
{
  "response": "Hello! Your compliance setup is working correctly.",
  "headers": {
    "X-Governor-Validated": "true",
    "X-Governor-Risk-Score": "5"
  }
}
4

View your analytics

Go to your project dashboard to see:
  • Request analytics and costs
  • Compliance scores
  • Usage statistics
  • Any violations or alerts

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Integration Examples

Choose your preferred language or framework: 
const response = await fetch('https://regpilot.dev/api/ai/chat', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {
    'X-API-Key': process.env.REGPILOT_API_KEY,
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    messages: [
      { role: 'user', content: 'Hello from Node.js!' }
    ]
  })
});

const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);

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Enable Governor (Optional)

Upgrade to Governor for advanced compliance validation:
1

Enable Governor

Navigate to AI Gateway → Governor and toggle on the Governor feature.
2

Configure settings

Set your compliance preferences:
  • Strict Mode: Block high-risk content automatically
  • Auto-approve Threshold: Set risk tolerance (0-100)
  • Custom Rules: Add project-specific compliance rules
3

Test validation

Send a test request to see Governor in action:
curl -X POST https://regpilot.dev/api/ai/chat \
  -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "messages": [
      {"role": "user", "content": "Process this customer refund denial"}
    ],
    "governorMetadata": {
      "actionType": "refund_denial",
      "recipientCountry": "DE"
    }
  }'

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Next Steps

Now that you’re set up, explore these features:

Register AI Models

Add your AI models to the compliance registry

Set Up Alerts

Configure real-time compliance alerts

Create Policies

Define custom compliance policies

API Reference

Explore the full API documentation

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Common Issues

Problem: Your API key is invalid or inactive.Solution:
  • Verify your API key is correct
  • Check that the key is active in AI Gateway → Overview
  • Ensure you’re using the header X-API-Key (not Authorization)
Problem: Request times out or fails.Solution:
  • Check your internet connection
  • Verify the endpoint URL is correct: https://regpilot.dev/api/ai/chat
  • Check RegPilot status page for any outages
Problem: Governor is blocking your requests.Solution:
  • Review the violation details in the response
  • Adjust your auto-approve threshold in Governor settings
  • Review and modify your content to meet compliance requirements
Need help? Contact us at [email protected] or visit our community forum.