# Getting started with the Upvest Investment API If you are new to the Upvest Investment API, we suggest that you work through these tutorials to help take your first steps. Preparation & Start-up Learn the setup steps you will have to take before making your first calls to the Upvest Investment API. Implementing HTTP Signatures What are HTTP message signatures required to make secure calls against the Upvest Investment API? Implementing Webhooks Develop webhook handlers that can consume notifications from the Upvest Investment API.