> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://www.bluegamma.io/documentation/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://www.bluegamma.io/documentation/getting-started/quick-start.md).

# Quick Start

Sign up, set your currency and download your first forward curve, then choose between the web app, Excel Add-in and API.

**Sign up, set your default currency and download your first forward curve.**

BlueGamma gives finance teams access to interest rate curves, swap pricing and FX data through the web app, Excel or the API.

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## Quick Setup

1. [Sign up](https://auth.bluegamma.io/sign-up) and verify your email.
2. Set your default currency: click the cog next to the currency picker on **Swap Rates** or **Interest Rate Curves**.
3. Download your first curve.

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

{% hint style="info" %}
To jump to any page, curve or FX pair, press **⌘K** (Mac) or **Ctrl+K** (Windows), or click **Search** at the top of the app.
{% endhint %}

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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><h3>🌐 Web App</h3><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><h3>📊 Excel Add-in</h3><p>Type a function, pull the rate.</p><pre><code>=BlueGamma.SWAP_RATE("SOFR", "SPOT", "5Y")
</code></pre><p>Best for: Model integration, automated refreshes</p></td><td><h3>⚡ API</h3><p>Feed live rates into your platform.</p><pre><code>GET /v1/forward_curve?index=SOFR&#x26;start_date=2D&#x26;end_date=10Y&#x26;frequency=3M
</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 [**Interest Rate Curves**](https://app.bluegamma.io/interest-rate-curves/usd)
2. Select your currency and index (for example USD and SOFR)
3. Click **Download SOFR Curve** (the button is named after the index you picked)

You get the curve as an Excel file. How far out it goes depends on the index: see [How far out do BlueGamma's curves go?](/documentation/reference/how-far-out-do-bluegammas-curves-go.md)

<figure><img src="https://3184259219-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FmmQPefoflG1RwUnUKKBR%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-b7e27db281f75f06bb6fa04cbf917f0a3d41516f%2Firc-sofr-forward-curve.png?alt=media" alt="The SOFR Interest Rate Curve page with the Download SOFR Curve button"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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### Price an Amortising Swap

1. Go to [**Swap Pricer**](https://app.bluegamma.io/swap-pricer) and click **Price a Swap**
2. Set the **Floating Rate Index**, **Payment Frequency**, **Start Date** and **End Date**
3. Open **Notionals** and paste your notional schedule from Excel
4. Click **Save Swap** to keep it as a quote

<figure><img src="https://3184259219-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FmmQPefoflG1RwUnUKKBR%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-86a2c5a06736d3f1dc54fc2c2704cc3ad1c0b1a9%2Fimage.png?alt=media" alt="The Price a swap ticket in the Swap Pricer"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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### Calculate Mark-to-Market

1. Go to [**Swap Pricer**](https://app.bluegamma.io/swap-pricer)
2. Price your swap as above, turn on **Traded**, enter the **Fixed Rate** you dealt at and click **Save Swap**
3. Open the swap from the **Traded** card to see its current MtM, forecast payments and MtM forecast

The **MTM Historical** tab shows how the swap's value has moved over the past 12 months. See [Swap Mark-to-Market](/documentation/pricers/calculating-the-mtm-of-a-swap.md) for the full valuation page.

<figure><img src="https://3184259219-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FmmQPefoflG1RwUnUKKBR%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-34aaa6a7cf14eb165b0c274e45fe1f0ba69aca17%2Fimage.png?alt=media" alt="The valuation page of a traded swap"><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-126cc402fb8fef42ca02d9331799d8bd38d81fd6%2Ffx-eurusd-overview.png?alt=media" alt="The Foreign Exchange page for EUR/USD with spot, Market Overview and the spot history chart"><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. Type `=BlueGamma.` functions such as `SWAP_RATE` or `FORWARD_RATE` into any cell, or insert one from **Available functions** in the task pane

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

**Tip:** click **Refresh Data** in the task pane to fetch fresh values for the BlueGamma formulas on the active sheet.

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## Quick Reference

| I need to...                               | Go to                                                                     |
| ------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Download a SOFR/SONIA/EURIBOR curve        | [Interest Rate Curves](https://app.bluegamma.io/interest-rate-curves/usd) |
| Price an interest rate swap                | [Swap Pricer](https://app.bluegamma.io/swap-pricer)                       |
| Value a traded swap (MtM or breakage cost) | [Swap Pricer](https://app.bluegamma.io/swap-pricer), **Traded** card      |
| 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

For which curves, bonds, FX, inflation and pricing data are available, and whether each is in the web app, API, Excel Add-in or MCP, see [What's Available](/documentation/data-coverage/data-coverage.md).

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## Need Help?

* **In-app chat**
* **Email**: <support@bluegamma.io>
* **Book a demo**: [Schedule here](https://app.lemcal.com/@alivohra/website-demo?back=1)
* **What's new**: click **What's new** under **Help & Docs** in the app sidebar to see what has shipped recently

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## Next Steps

* [Setting up your account](/documentation/getting-started/setting-up-your-account.md)
* [Interest Rate Swaps Guide](/documentation/market-data-guides/swap-rates.md)
* [Excel Add-in Documentation](/documentation/integrations/excel-add-in.md)


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