# Get your API Key
# Important
To use the Demographics 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.
# Obtén tu Clave de API
You must have at least one API key associated with your project.
To get an API key:
- Visit Geodirl Account Dashboard (opens new window). If you don't have an account, please sign up (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 Demographics API request. In the following example, replace YOUR_KEY with your API key.
https://apis.geodir.co/demographics/v1/json?address=jr pedro ruiz gallo nro 668&segments=locality_id:150105&key=YOUR_KEY
# Authentication Troubleshooting
If your request is malformed or you provide an invalid signature, the Demographics API returns an error HTTP 403 (Prohibido).
To troubleshoot individual URLs, you can use the URL Signature Debugger (opens new window). It allows you to quickly validate a URL and a signature generated by your application.