> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.dexodus.finance/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.dexodus.finance/trading-api/getting-started.md).

# Getting Started

### 1. Prerequisites

Before using the Dexodus Trading API, you need:

* An API Key generated from our Dexodus DApp (`https://app.dexodus.finance`)
* Basic knowledge of REST APIs and HTTP requests

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### 2. Generating Your API Key

API Keys are required to authenticate all requests to the Dexodus Trading API. Follow these steps to generate your key.

#### Step 1: Navigate to API Settings

Connect your wallet to the Dexodus DApp and click on your account drawer.

<figure><img src="/files/xYWgCuoo8SLKwoExdcal" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Now, navigate to the "API Key" tab and click the "Generate Key" button.

<figure><img src="/files/El5vO7t7entLBBHcQgV0" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

#### Step 2: Save Your API Key

**Important:** Copy and securely store your API key immediately. For security reasons, it will **only be displayed once.**

<figure><img src="/files/3GpHNfV62lpMxz4gdjKi" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

#### Step 3: View Active API Keys

Monitor all your active API keys in the dashboard. You can see:

* Key ID (last 6 characters)
* Creation date
* Revoke button (Delete API Key when you want)

<figure><img src="/files/p16Mgvfk7EaNWSxEfyuN" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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### 3. Authentication

All API requests require authentication using your API Key in the `Authorization` header.

```
Authorization: YOUR-API-KEY-HERE
```


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