# API Key Authentication

## Obtaining API Keys

* ### Sandbox or Production API Keys
  To obtain an API key, visit the Dev Center and generate a Sandbox or Production key.
* ### Production Keys
  Production API keys require approval. Please contact our Sales team.

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  Generate the API key on the Configuration page of your Developer Dashboard.
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> 📘 Who generates the key matters!
>
> API keys are tied to the user who generates them, meaning the key's capabilities depend on that user’s role and license. For instance, certain actions are exclusive to Org Admins — superusers with full access to the organization.
>
> To ensure the API key has the necessary permissions for your needs, make sure it's generated by a user with the appropriate level of access.

> 🚧 Important: User removal deactivates their API Keys
>
> If a user is removed from the workspace, any API keys they generated will be deactivated. Ensure that keys tied to critical operations are created by stable, long-term users with the necessary permissions.

## How to use **API Key Authentication**

Add the following header to all your API requests:

```yaml HTTP
Authorization: API-Key {{api_key}}
```

Example:

```yaml HTTP
Authorization: API-Key 3039ba033eb1410caa0a2227158d63c9d6502cd8
```