# Authentication

In order to submit an authenticated API request to the Monolith API, you need to include an API key in the following header value with the request.

#### X-API-KEY

This header must be present in all Monolith API HTTP requests and have a value that is a valid Monolith API key.

The Monolith API is still under development, so if you would like access, please reach out to support to request an API key.

### Example API Request

Use the "info" endpoint to get details related to your API key. This example shows how to make a simple API request to Monolith using an API key in the headers of the request.

{% code title="Python" %}

```python
import requests

# set your Monolith API key into a variable
api_key = "qucuqwqg5q3rve28ehfh" # this is a fake API key

# Set the api key in the header of the request
headers = {
	"x-api-key": api_key
}

# Use the appropriate API endpoint for your region
api_url = f"https://monolith-app.monolithforensics.com/api/v1/info"

# Execute the GET request
response = requests.get(api_url, headers=headers)

# print the JSON response to console
print(response.json())
```

{% endcode %}


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