# Quick start

The Wallet Crew helps Brands create, distribute, and operate passes in Apple Wallet and Google Wallet. Use the shortcuts below to jump to the right step, then come back later to expand.

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image">Cover image</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Learn wallet fundamentals</strong></td><td>Understand what “a pass” is, how customers install it, and Apple vs Google basics.</td><td><a href="readme/wallet-fundamentals">wallet-fundamentals</a></td><td><a href="https://3566051324-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FWLc8AHXW4tdrAXUBfrYF%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-f10b2942f8e67f6a64edd3f8ce4d999db0ab4a9e%2Fillustration-wallet-fundamentals.png?alt=media">illustration-wallet-fundamentals.png</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Understand the platform</strong></td><td>Get the one-page overview: what it is, what it solves, and how teams use it.</td><td><a href="readme/understand-platform">understand-platform</a></td><td><a href="https://3566051324-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FWLc8AHXW4tdrAXUBfrYF%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-7ceefa91ba252067cb04d48c113e05d11843ec6f%2Fillustration-wallet-overview.png?alt=media">illustration-wallet-overview.png</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Browse by topic

Use this section when you already know what you’re trying to implement, and you want the right “hub” page.

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Essentials</strong></td><td><ul><li><a href="readme/understand-platform">What is The Wallet Crew?</a></li><li><a href="readme/wallet-fundamentals">Introduction to mobile Wallets</a></li><li><a href="../resources/glossary">Glossary</a></li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Design</strong></td><td><ul><li><a href="../design/loyalty-card-template-configuration">Loyalty Card Template Configuration</a></li><li><a href="../design/event-ticket">Event ticket</a></li><li><a href="../design/gift-card">Gift card</a></li><li><a href="../design/offer">Offer</a></li><li><a href="../design/generic">Generic</a></li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Distribution &#x26; enrolment</strong></td><td><ul><li><a href="../enroll/enrolment-form">Enrolment form</a></li><li><a href="../enroll/on-your-website">On your website</a></li><li><a href="../enroll/via-email">Via Email</a></li><li><a href="../enroll/on-your-mobile-app">On your mobile app</a></li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Engage &#x26; animate</strong></td><td><ul><li><a href="../engage-and-animate/push-notification">Push notifications</a></li><li><a href="../engage-and-animate/geolocated-notifications">Geolocated Notifications</a></li><li><a href="../engage-and-animate/privilege-and-activation">Privilege &#x26; Activation</a></li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Scan &#x26; validate</strong></td><td><ul><li><a href="../scan/scanner">Scanner</a></li><li><a href="../scan/crew-check">Pass Scanner</a></li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Developers</strong></td><td><ul><li><a href="../develop/api-reference">API reference</a></li><li><a href="../develop/guides/wallet/how-to-create-passes-via-api-in-the-wallet-crew">How to Create Passes via API in The Wallet Crew</a></li><li><a href="../develop/guides/webhook">Webhook</a></li><li><a href="../develop/guides/insights-api">Insights API</a></li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Security &#x26; compliance</strong></td><td><ul><li><a href="../configure/wallet/wallet-card-security">Wallet card security</a></li><li><a href="../resources/privacy-and-security/data-protection-faq">Data Protection FAQ</a></li><li><a href="../develop/architecture/infrastructure">Infrastructure</a></li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table>


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