# Authentication

### API Key Authentication

To begin using the API, the first step is to **generate your API key**. This key is required for all API calls and serves as your authentication token.

### Obtaining an API Key

To begin using the API, the first step is to **generate your API key**. This key is required for all API calls and serves as your authentication token.

**To get an API key:**

1. Sign up for a Lupa Ai account at [app.lupaupscaler.com/signup/](https://app.lupaupscaler.com/signup/1755086782707x211200000154465600?mode=login)
2. Upgrade to the Business Plan (API access is only available to users on the **Business plan)**
3. If you are already registered, visit the API dashboard at [app.lupaupscaler.com/profile/](https://app.lupaupscaler.com/profile)
4. Look for the API key section and generate a new API Token

{% hint style="warning" %}
Keep your API key secure and do not share it publicly.
{% endhint %}


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