# API Authentication

Our API uses **API Key authentication** to ensure secure access. Only **Admin users** can generate API keys, while **Member users** do not have permission to create or manage keys. This ensures that only authorized users can access and integrate the API.

#### Generating an API Key

To obtain an API key:

1. Navigate to **Settings** in the UI.
2. Go to the **API Keys** section.
3. Click **+ Add**.
4. Input a label for the key, optionally set an expiration date and click **Add Key**.
5. Copy and securely store the key, as it will not be shown again.

<figure><img src="/files/0S6V62hMo7CutikGayyM" alt=""><figcaption><p>API Keys settings section</p></figcaption></figure>

#### Using the API Key

Once you have generated an API key, include it in the request header for authentication:

```
X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY
```

Example request using `curl`:

```
curl -X GET "https://partner.aboutyou.com/api/v1/products" \
     -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY"
```


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