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# Get started

Welcome to the Clars API documentation! Follow these simple steps to start using our API.

1. **Get Your API Key**\
   Log in to your account and go to the dashboard to retrieve your API key. This key is required for all API requests, so make sure to keep it secure.
2. **API Base URL**\
   All requests should be made to the following base URL:

   ```url
    https://api.useclars.com
   ```
3. **Authentication**\
   Include your API key in each request header as follows:

   ```http
   api-key: <YOUR_API_KEY>
   ```

Now you’re ready to explore our API and integrate it into your application! Check out the available endpoints in the next sections.