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title: Getting started
slug: docs/parse-graphql/graphql-getting-started
description: This is a recipe for getting started with Parse GraphQL API hosted at Back4App.
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createdAt: 2024-02-15T20:20:30.139Z
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# Getting started with Parse GraphQL API

## Problem

You want to start using a GraphQL API for your Parse app running at Back4App.

## Solution

1. If you have already created an app at Back4App, go to the next step. Otherwise, you need to [create a new app](https://www.back4app.com/docs/get-started/new-parse-app).
2. The Parse GraphQL API is available at Back4App since version 3.6.0. Therefore, you need to [manage your Parse Server version](https://help.back4app.com/hc/en-us/articles/360016081032-Manage-Parse-Server-Version) and make sure it is above or equal to 3.6.0.
3. Visit your [Parse Dashboard](https://parse-dashboard.back4app.com/) (refresh the page in case it was already open), and click on your app -> Core -> API Console -> GraphQL Console.
4. You are now ready to play around with your Parse GraphQL API on Back4App!

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