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

# Authentication

> Learn how to authenticate your requests to the BLACKBOX API.

All requests to the BLACKBOX API must be authenticated using an API key. Requests made without a valid API key will fail.

## Finding Your API Key

1. Navigate to the [API Keys section](https://app.blackbox.ai/dashboard) of your BLACKBOX dashboard.
2. Your API key will be displayed on this page.
3. Click the copy icon to copy the key to your clipboard.

<Info>
  **Important:** Treat your API key like a password! Do not share it publicly
  or commit it to version control.
</Info>

## Making Authenticated Requests

To authenticate your API calls, you must include your API key in the `Authorization` header of your request. The header should be formatted as follows:

`Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY`

Replace `YOUR_API_KEY` with the key you copied from your dashboard.