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# Authentication

Patascore authenticates incoming API requests using a client API key. This API key is required when making server-server requests. It should be passed in the header as a bearer token when making requests.This key should be kept confidential and stored only on the client server. 

The API key can be generated on the Patascore developer dashboard.<br>

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Authentication Format" %}

```yaml
Authorization: Bearer {API KEY}
```

{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}