# Authentication

## Base URL

The base URL for all API requests is:

**`https://api.orbitfin.ai`**

This URL serves as the root endpoint for accessing the client's API services. All API requests should be directed to this base URL, followed by the specific endpoint path. Ensure that you use the correct HTTP method (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE) and include any required authentication headers when making requests.

## API keys

The Orbitfin API uses API keys for authentication. You can create API keys at Orbit Insight platform. 

Register your account for free at <https://insight.orbitfin.ai/>

Follow below steps to create your keys

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Remember that your API key is a secret! Do not share it with others or expose it in any client-side code (browsers, apps). Production requests must be routed through your own backend server where your API key can be securely loaded from an environment variable or key management service.

All API requests should include your API key in an Authorization HTTP header as follows:

```
X-API-KEY: <your-api-key>
```


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