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

# Authentication

> Authentication

Authentication can be done in one of these methods: `API Key`, `SideDish User token`, or an `End User token`. A `SideDish User token` is associated with a specific team member of yours, while an `API Key` provides admin all-access.

One of the methods is required on all endpoints.

### API Keys (Admin permissions)

<Steps>
  <Step title="Get your API key">
    Go to your account organization page on
    [https://auth.sidedish.dev/org/api\_keys](https://auth.sidedish.dev/org/api_keys) to get your API key.

    You can also access this page from the admin in the upper right corner, click on the avatar of your organization and then choose "Authenciation settings" from the dropdown menu. Then choose "Organization API keys" from the sidebar on the left.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create an API key">
    Click on "New API key" and choose an expiration period.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Copy the API key">
    Copy the API key and use it in the `X-API-KEY` header of your request.
  </Step>
</Steps>