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

# Api Keys

To obtain your API key, you must first create a [Circular account](https://www.circular.bot/dashboard).

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You can then navigate to your [Circular account](https://www.circular.bot/account) and find your API key, which allows you to authenticate on all Circular services

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