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

# Authentication

### 🔐 Authentication

Access to the AccessRC API is secured via **API keys**. Each service provider receives a unique API key, which must be included in the header of every request.

### 🛠️ How to Get an API Key

AccessRC platform admin will generate an API key from the **AccessRC Service Provider Portal**:

AccessRC Platform Admin:

1. Log into AccessRC Program Managment Module.
2. Select service provider account.
3. Click on the **"Generate API Key"** button (under the "Service Provider" section).
4. Copy and securely store the key. It will be masked in the interface for security.
5. Share the key with Service Provider contact

> ⚠️ Keep your API key secret. Treat it like a password. If compromised, request AccessRC Platform admin to regenerate it from the portal.

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### 📥 API Key in Requests

API key will be in the `x-api-key` header of AccessRC HTTP requests.

#### Example Header

```http theme={null}
x-api-key: PROVIDERS_API_KEY_HERE
```