> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.beefree.io/beefree-sdk/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.beefree.io/beefree-sdk/apis/template-catalog-api/authentication.md).

# Authentication

Learn how to authenticate to access the Template Catalog API's resources.

## Bearer Token Authentication

Beefree SDK's Content Services API uses bearer tokens to authenticate requests. You can create, view, and manage your bearer token in the [Beefree SDK Developer Console](https://developers.beefree.io). All requests must be made over HTTPS and contain the following HTTP Header:

```http
Authorization: Bearer {token}
```

## Create a Bearer Token

To use the Template Catalog API you will first need to obtain a your API Key—the bearer token you will use to authenticate to make API calls—from the Beefree SDK Developer Console.

To obtain an API Key, take the following steps:

1. Log in to the [Beefree SDK Developer Console](https://developers.beefree.io/).
2. Navigate to the application you'd like to activate the Template Catalog API for.
3. Click on the corresponding **Details** button.
4. Navigate to the Content Services API section of the **Details** page.
5. Click **Create New API Key**.

   A pop up will appear asking you to confirm that you understand [usage-based fees](https://devportal.beefree.io/hc/en-us/articles/4403095825042-Usage-based-fees) may apply.
6. Click **Create Key**.

Your API key will appear under the **Template Catalog API** section of your application details.

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