# Get Your API Key

## **API Key**

An **API key** is required for all requests made via the API and is required to initiate the SDKs. You are automatically given an API key for free once you log into the [developer portal](https://developer.alturanft.com). 

## Getting Started

1. go to [Altura Developer Portal](https://developer.alturanft.com/)
2. Connect your wallet
3. Click on **`Create`** in the API Key section

**That's it!** You can now use your API key to interact with Altura's API and SDKs.

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### Authenticating using your API key

An API key is required for all requests and is passed via the query parameters as `apiKey` or via the request headers as `ALTURA_API_KEY`

{% hint style="info" %}
**Query parameters**&#x20;

`?apiKey=XXXXXXX-XXXXXXX-XXXXXXX-XXXXXXX`
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="info" %}
**Request headers**

`ALTURA_API_KEY=XXXXXXX-XXXXXXX-XXXXXXX-XXXXXXX`
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="danger" %}
If your API key gets compromised, regenerate it immediately. This will invalidate the old API key.
{% endhint %}

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