> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.stealthgpt.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Authentication

> Learn how to authenticate your requests to the StealthGPT API

## Obtaining Your API Token

To use the StealthGPT API, you'll need an API token that uniquely identifies your account and authorizes your requests.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Sign Up">
    Create an account on the [StealthGPT platform](https://stealthgpt.ai)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Activate API Access">
    Enable API access in your [dashboard](https://stealthgpt.ai/stealthapi) and add a payment method during activation (required before API access is enabled)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Access Your API Token">
    Find your API token in the [StealthGPT Dashboard](https://www.stealthgpt.ai/stealthapi/dashboard/api-key) under the "API Key" tab
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Warning>
  Keep your API token secure. Don't share it publicly or commit it to version control systems. Treat it as you would any sensitive credential.
</Warning>

## Using Your API Token

Include your API token in the headers of all requests to the StealthGPT API.

```bash theme={null}
curl --location 'https://stealthgpt.ai/api/stealthify' \
    --header 'api-token: YOUR_API_TOKEN' \
    --header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
    --data '{
        "prompt": "Your content prompt",
        "rephrase": true,
        "tone": "professional",
        "mode": "standard",
        "detector": "turnitin",
        "business": false
    }'
```

<Tip>
  Replace `YOUR_API_TOKEN` with the actual token from your dashboard.
</Tip>

## Token Security

If you believe your API token has been compromised:

1. Go to the [StealthGPT Dashboard](https://www.stealthgpt.ai/stealthapi/dashboard/api-key) under the "API Key" tab
2. Use the regenerate option to create a new API token
3. Update your applications with the new API token as soon as possible