Skip to main contentDakota Platform uses API key authentication for secure access to our endpoints. This section covers everything you need to know about authenticating with the Dakota Platform API.
Overview
The Dakota Platform API requires API key authentication for all requests. You’ll need to:
- Get your API key from the Dakota Platform dashboard
- Include proper headers in your requests
- Follow security best practices to keep your integration secure
What’s Covered
This authentication guide is organized into the following sections:
Quick Start
For a complete quick start guide including your first API call, see our Getting Started guide. 
