# Quick Start

**Get from sign-up to your first forward curve in under 2 minutes.**

BlueGamma gives finance teams instant access to interest rate curves, swap pricing, and FX data — via web, Excel, or API. No terminals. No queues. No fuss.

[**Start your 14-day free trial →**](https://auth.bluegamma.io/sign-up)

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## Quick Setup

| Step | Action                                                             | Time   |
| ---- | ------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------ |
| 1    | [Sign up](https://auth.bluegamma.io/sign-up) and verify your email | 30 sec |
| 2    | Set your default currency (click the ⚙️ cog)                       | 10 sec |
| 3    | Download your first curve                                          | 20 sec |

**That's it.** You're ready to go.

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## Choose How You Work

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><h4>🌐 Web App</h4><p>Open a tab, hit Download.</p><pre><code>app.bluegamma.io
</code></pre><p>Best for: Quick lookups, one-off downloads</p></td><td><h4>📊 Excel Add-in</h4><p>Type a function, pull the curve.</p><pre><code>=BlueGamma.SWAP_RATE("SOFR","5Y")
→ 4.25%
</code></pre><p>Best for: Model integration, automated refreshes</p></td><td><h4>⚡ API</h4><p>Feed live rates into your platform.</p><pre><code>GET /api/forward_curves/sofr
</code></pre><p>Best for: Fintechs, automated systems</p></td></tr></tbody></table>

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## Core Workflows

### Download a Forward Curve

1. Go to [**Forward Curves**](https://app.bluegamma.io/interest-rate-curves/usd)
2. Select your currency (SOFR, SONIA, EURIBOR, etc.)
3. Click **Download**

You'll get a ready-to-paste strip with your dates. Most curves extend to **50 years** (varies by currency).

<figure><img src="https://3184259219-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FmmQPefoflG1RwUnUKKBR%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-fa1266bb4833b35b5d35fa574b656987551159f1%2Fforward-curve.png?alt=media" alt="Download forward curve interface"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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### Price an Amortising Swap

1. Go to [**Swap Pricer**](https://app.bluegamma.io/swap-pricer)
2. Set currency, start date, tenor, and frequency
3. Paste your notional schedule (Ctrl/Cmd+V fills the series)
4. **Download** to Excel or save directly

<figure><img src="https://3184259219-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FmmQPefoflG1RwUnUKKBR%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-025e34c02a2480fcc047920ab1b65d6dd07cd92e%2Fswap-pricer.png?alt=media" alt="Swap pricer interface"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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### Calculate Mark-to-Market

1. Go to [**Swap MtM**](https://app.bluegamma.io/swap-mtm)
2. Enter your swap details and fixed rate
3. Paste your notional schedule
4. View current MtM and forecast path

Use the **historical MtM** view to separate market moves from cash-flow effects.

<figure><img src="https://3184259219-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FmmQPefoflG1RwUnUKKBR%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-11b1e72c980203f182a1e355244fc2595d505bb0%2Fswap-mtm.png?alt=media" alt="Mark-to-market calculator"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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### Download FX Forwards

1. Go to [**Foreign Exchange**](https://app.bluegamma.io/foreign-exchange/eurusd)
2. See live spot, forward points, and forward curve
3. Click **Download** for a dated strip

<figure><img src="https://3184259219-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FmmQPefoflG1RwUnUKKBR%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-215809663e842f10eb17add92d98386b361c8bb2%2Ffx-forwards.png?alt=media" alt="FX forwards interface"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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## Excel Add-in Setup

1. In Excel → **Add-ins** store → search **"BlueGamma"** → **Get it now**
2. Sign in with your BlueGamma credentials
3. Use the task pane to fetch curves directly into your sheets

[**Download Excel Add-in**](https://appsource.microsoft.com/en-us/product/office/wa200007779?tab=overview)

**Pro tip:** Set up a simple refresh macro so your models update in one click.

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## Quick Reference

| I need to...                        | Go to                                                                |
| ----------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Download a SOFR/SONIA/EURIBOR curve | [Forward Curves](https://app.bluegamma.io/interest-rate-curves/usd)  |
| Price an interest rate swap         | [Swap Pricer](https://app.bluegamma.io/swap-pricer)                  |
| Calculate swap breakage cost        | [Swap MtM](https://app.bluegamma.io/swap-mtm)                        |
| Get FX forward rates                | [Foreign Exchange](https://app.bluegamma.io/foreign-exchange/eurusd) |
| Build a custom monitoring view      | [Dashboards](https://app.bluegamma.io/dashboards)                    |

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## Data Coverage

| Data Type                | Coverage                                                          |
| ------------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Interest Rate Curves** | SOFR, SONIA, EURIBOR, CORRA, BBSY, STIBOR, NIBOR, JIBAR + 25 more |
| **Tenors**               | Up to \~50Y (major currencies), \~10Y (EM)                        |
| **FX Forwards**          | Major pairs extended, EM shorter horizons                         |
| **Inflation**            | IMF forecasts included                                            |

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## Need Help?

* **In-app chat** — we typically reply in under 5 minutes
* **Email** — <support@bluegamma.io>
* **Book a demo** — [Schedule here](https://app.lemcal.com/@alivohra/website-demo?back=1)

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## Next Steps

* [Setting up your account](https://bluegamma.io/documentation/getting-started/setting-up-your-account)
* [Interest Rate Swaps Guide](https://bluegamma.io/documentation/market-data-guides/overview-1)
* [Excel Add-in Documentation](https://bluegamma.io/documentation/integrations/excel-add-in)