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

# Quick Ingest

> Send data directly to Bronto in seconds using an API key with no agent or forwarder configuration required, ideal for testing or one-off ingestion.

Skip the agent setup and get your data into Bronto instantly. Quick Ingest lets you paste raw log data or use a ready-made script to ship events directly via the Bronto API — ideal for testing, one-off ingestion, or getting up and running fast.

For production environments or continuous log forwarding, see the [Agent Setup](/agent-setup/agent-intro) guide. Traces are sent through an agent or the OpenTelemetry Collector rather than Quick Ingest.

## Send Data

To start quick ingestion, click on the "Add data" item in the application sidebar.

<Frame>
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/bronto/AMoSrWK1E1Vj09Sr/images/getting-started/assets/images/quick-ingest-light-aaa27f986cca09094769451baa42fca8.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=AMoSrWK1E1Vj09Sr&q=85&s=5ab15f29be912a6ab8eec9221a7edc86" width="1838" height="1718" data-path="images/getting-started/assets/images/quick-ingest-light-aaa27f986cca09094769451baa42fca8.png" />
</Frame>

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Create a new [API Key](/Account-Management/API-Keys) or use an existing one&#x20;
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Specify a service name and service namespace
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Paste your raw log data into the text input
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Click on the "Send logs" button to utilise the app to send an event or you can reuse the example scripts listed
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Verify Ingestion

Once you have sent your data, you can use the Test connection section at the bottom of the page to verify that your data has been ingested to Bronto.