> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.pandaboost.app/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.pandaboost.app/api-for-developers/getting-your-api-key.md).

# Getting Your API Key

Create, store, rotate, and use a PandaBoost API key securely.

API keys are managed from the Web Panel.

1. Sign in at [web.pandaboost.app](https://web.pandaboost.app).
2. Open [API Keys](https://web.pandaboost.app/api-keys).
3. Create a key for your integration.
4. Store it in a server-side secret manager or protected environment variable.
5. Send it in the `x-api-key` header on every request.

```bash
curl -H "x-api-key: REPLACE_ME" \
  https://web.pandaboost.app/api/v1/balance
```

{% hint style="danger" %}
Never expose an API key in browser code, public repositories, screenshots, support chats, or documentation. Rotate a key immediately if it may have been disclosed.
{% endhint %}

If the API returns `403`, API access is not enabled for the account. Contact [PandaBoost Support](https://t.me/pandaboostsupport).