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

# API Authentication

> Authenticating API requests

## Overview

All API requests require authentication via Bearer token in the Authorization header.

## Header Format

```
Authorization: Bearer your_api_key_here
```

## Getting an API Key

1. Sign up at [buntime.sh/dashboard](https://buntime.sh/dashboard)
2. Navigate to API Keys
3. Click "Create New Key"
4. Copy and store securely

## Example Request

```bash theme={null}
curl https://api.buntime.sh/sessions/create \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $BUNTIME_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json"
```

See the complete [Authentication Guide](/authentication) for best practices.