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

# Overview

> Integrate referral and matter workflows into your product with the Ownright Partner API

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The **Partner API** enables proptech companies to programmatically refer clients to Ownright for
their real estate legal needs and track the progress of their transactions.

With the Partner API, you can:

<ol>
  <li>
    🤝 **Make referrals**: Seamlessly hand off your client to Ownright for their
    legal needs.
  </li>

  <li>
    👀 **Track matters**: Get real-time visibility into the status of your
    client's closing.
  </li>

  <li>
    🔔 **Receive webhook updates**: Stay in sync as closings move forward, with
    key event notifications pushed to your system from ours.
  </li>
</ol>

## Get started

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Core concepts" icon="gavel" href="/partner-api/core-concepts/referrals-and-matters">
    Learn about referrals and matters — the two foundational objects in the
    Partner API.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Authentication" icon="lock" href="/fundamentals/authentication">
    Understand how to authenticate your requests to the Partner API.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Making your first referral" icon="paper-plane" href="/partner-api/guides/making-referrals">
    Start sending clients to Ownright programmatically by creating a referral.
  </Card>

  <Card title="API Reference" icon="code" href="/partner-api/reference/connecting">
    Explore all queries, mutations, and webhooks available in the Partner API.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>