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

# Overview

> Getting API keys

The SID API is secured using API keys.
You can create an API key in the dashboard.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create an API key">
    Navigate to the "API keys" tab in the dashboard and click on the "Create an API key" button.
    API keys look like: `sid-sk-a81239asda91281`.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Use the API key">
    <CodeGroup>
      ```bash curl
      curl -X POST 'https://slow-winds-a1b2.sid.ai/v1/query' \
      --header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
      --header 'Authorization: Bearer <API_KEY>' \
      --body '{"query": "Who was John von Neumann?", "wishlist": {}, "limit": 3}' \
      ```
    </CodeGroup>
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Warning>API keys should be kept secret and only used
in a trusted environment (i.e. not in client-side code).</Warning>