# Get your API Key
# Important
To use the Child-Phen API, you must have an API key. The API key is a unique identifier used to authenticate requests associated with your project for usage and billing purposes.
# Get your API Key
You must have at least one API key associated with your project.
To obtain an API key:
- Visit Geodirl Account Dashboard (opens new window). If you do not have an account, please register (opens new window).
- The new API key appears on the page under API Keys. (Remember to restrict the API key before using it in production.)
# Add the API key to your request
You must include an API key with each Child-Phen API request. In the following example, replace YOUR_KEY with your API key.
https://apis.geodir.co/child-phen/v1/json?alatlon=-12.043392,-77.024481&key=YOUR_KEY
# Authentication Troubleshooting
If your request is malformed or provides an invalid signature, the Child-phen API returns a HTTP 403 (Forbidden) error.
To troubleshoot individual URLs, you can use the URL Signing Debugger (opens new window). Allows you to quickly validate a URL and signature generated by your application.