> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.zenfinder.ai/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.zenfinder.ai/getting-started/authentication.md).

# Authentication

Authenticate your API calls by including your secret key in the Authorization header of every request you make. 

The secret keys are to be kept secret. If for any reason you believe your secret key has been compromised or you wish to reset them, you can do so from the dashboard.

{% hint style="danger" %}
**Secure your secret key** 

Do not commit your secret keys to git, or use them in client-side code.
{% endhint %}

Authorization headers should be in the following format: 

`Authorization: Bearer SECRET_KEY`

{% hint style="info" %}
**Sample Authorization Header**

Authorization: Bearer sk\_test\_fbrghfjuslfd983jf8de3
{% endhint %}

API requests made without authentication will fail with the status code `401: Unauthorized`. All API requests must be made over HTTPS.


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