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# Access and authentication

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DeepVerify API is currently in Alpha. While we don't anticipate the API format to change, it might. Contact us to get a alpha access and heads up on breaking changes.
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## Getting your API Key

1. **Sign Up**: Create an account on the Factagora developer portal. 
2. **Generate API Key**: After registering, navigate to the API section of your dashboard and generate your unique API key. This key will be required for authenticating all API requests. 
3. **Secure Your API Key**: Treat your API key like a password—do not share it publicly or expose it in client-side code. If your key is compromised, you can regenerate it from the dashboard.

## Authentication Process 

The DeepVerify API uses token-based authentication. Include your API key in the Authorization header of each request using the following format:

```http
Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY
```

## **Making an Authenticated API Request** 

Here’s an example of how to send a request with your API key:

```wasm
curl -X POST "https://api.factagora.com/v1/deepverify"
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
-H "Content-Type: application/json"
-d '{"input_text": "The data you want to verify"}'
```

In this example:

* **YOUR\_API\_KEY** should be replaced with your actual API key. 
* **input\_text** is the text or data you want to submit for verification. 

## Error Handling 

If your API key is missing, invalid, or expired, the API will return an error message like the following:

```json
{ 
    "error": "Unauthorized", 
    "message": "Invalid or missing API key." 
} 
```

Make sure your API key is correct and active to avoid authentication errors.

## Best Practices 

* **Rotate Your API Keys**: Regularly rotate your API keys to ensure security. 
* **Limit Permissions**: If your API supports scopes, limit the permissions of your API key to only the necessary services. 
* **Monitor Usage**: Use the Factagora dashboard to monitor your API key usage and track potential misuse.