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# Authentication

## API keys

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In order to use our API you will need to authenticate using your API key that you created within your Asters account.
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**Generate your API key**

1. Open [Asters](https://app.asters.ai/settings/workspace/api-keys)
2. Click on *Generate API key*
3. Copy and paste it immediately

Once saved, make sure to add in the HEADER the parameter:

```
`x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY`
```