> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.chatnode.ai/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Quick Start

> Kickstart your integration with the ChatNode API!

To ensure secure access to the ChatNode API, all endpoints require authentication using a Bearer token. This token should be included in the header of your API requests. To get your API key (Bearer token), just follow these simple steps:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Generate API Key">
    To generate an API key, go to Team Settings and navigate to the API Access
    tab. There, you'll find the option to generate a new API key. Simply click
    the Generate button, and your key will be ready for use.

    <img className="block" src="https://mintcdn.com/chatnode-55/05w5r_aWzpE6k_xA/images/generate-api-key.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=05w5r_aWzpE6k_xA&q=85&s=303f4ac5fca6d80a7fa497c8a1e3ef5c" alt="Generate API Key" width="1298" height="356" data-path="images/generate-api-key.webp" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Warning>
  Remember, keep your API key confidential to protect your resources.
</Warning>

## Confirm API Key Validity

To ensure that your API key is valid and active, you can use the [Authenticate Me](/endpoint/authenticate-me) endpoint provided by ChatNode. This endpoint allows you to verify your API key's authenticity and view associated user information. Follow the steps below to check your API key using the [Authenticate Me](/endpoint/authenticate-me) endpoint:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Input API Key">
    In the Authorization field, input your API key.

    <img className="block" src="https://mintcdn.com/chatnode-55/jFBo-mQ5QUzNbKQZ/images/input-api-key.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=jFBo-mQ5QUzNbKQZ&q=85&s=3ed9f03c8bf02c6aeef39233cf6fcc9a" alt="Input API Key" width="1904" height="758" data-path="images/input-api-key.webp" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Send the Request">
    After entering your API key, click the 'Send' button to submit your request.
    The server will process your request. If your API key is valid, You will
    receive a response from the server with your email. If there is an issue
    with your API key, the response will include an error message detailing the
    problem.

    <img className="block" src="https://mintcdn.com/chatnode-55/cfvV-wIS_fTY7fm_/images/send-the-request.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=cfvV-wIS_fTY7fm_&q=85&s=ee02de4437f2c1cd8c693981fc98355a" alt="Send the Request" width="1904" height="758" data-path="images/send-the-request.webp" />
  </Step>
</Steps>