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# Authentication

All API requests must be authenticated using your secret API key.

## Obtaining Your API Key

1. Log in to your Connecteam account
2. Go to **Settings** → **API Keys**
3. Click **Add API key**

> 🚧 Important
>
> Your API key is equivalent to a password. Never share it publicly or store it in client-side code.

## Making Authenticated Requests

Include your API key in the `X-API-KEY` header:

```bash
curl --request GET \
  --url 'https://api.connecteam.com/me' \
  --header 'Accept: application/json' \
  --header 'X-API-KEY: YOUR_API_KEY'
```

## Alternative: OAuth 2.0

For enhanced security with scoped access and short-lived tokens, see [OAuth 2.0](oauth-20).

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[API Reference](https://developer.connecteam.com/reference/)