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

# Create a Gift Transaction

> HMAC or OAuth Auth valid. This is the recommended way to create a gift.
This ensures the gift is matched using the Virtuous matching algorithms for Contacts, Recurring gifts, Designations, etc.



## API Specification

The full API specification for this endpoint is available in the [documentation index](https://docs.virtuous.org/llms.txt).