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

# Authentication & Keys

> API key management and authentication

## Authentication

All QWave API requests use Bearer Token authentication:

```bash theme={"system"}
Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY
```

## Get an API Key

<Steps>
  <Step title="Sign up">
    Register at the [Dashboard](https://qingbo.dev/dashboard/keys)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create a key">
    On the API keys page, click "Create new key"
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save your key">
    Copy the key and store it safely — it's only shown once
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Base URL

```
https://www.qingbo.dev/v1
```

Every endpoint lives under this base URL. If you're already using the OpenAI SDK, just replace `base_url` to switch over.

<Warning>
  Never expose your API key in frontend code or public repositories.
</Warning>