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

# Authentication

> API Authentication for Michelangelo

The Michelangelo API will use secure, industry-standard authentication so your applications can interact with Michelangelo on behalf of users.

## Authentication Methods

The API is planned to support multiple ways to authenticate:

* **API keys** for server-to-server integrations.
* **OAuth tokens** for applications acting on behalf of users.
* **User session tokens** for first-party clients.

## Security

All authentication will be transmitted over HTTPS. Tokens will be scoped to limit what each integration can access, and users will be able to revoke access at any time.

## Getting Credentials

When the API enters early access, you will be able to generate credentials from your Michelangelo account settings. Documentation will include setup steps for each supported method.

<Info>
  API authentication details are not yet finalized. Join the community for early access announcements.
</Info>

## Next Steps

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  <Card title="API Overview" icon="book" color="#7c7c7c" href="/v2/api/overview">
    Read the API overview.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Examples" icon="code" color="#7c7c7c" href="/v2/api/examples">
    Explore planned API workflows.
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