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

# Authentication

> How to authenticate requests to the Benzinga API.

To access the Benzinga API, you need to authenticate each request with an API token. You can generate and manage your API tokens from your [Benzinga Console](https://www.api.benzinga.com/token).

<Note>
  Your API token grants access to your Benzinga account, so handle it securely. Avoid sharing it in public repositories, client-side code, or other unsecured locations.
</Note>

## Authenticating Requests

The Benzinga API uses **Bearer Authentication**, a secure scheme where each request includes a token in the `token` query param. This token serves as a bearer of access privileges to Benzinga resources.

### Example Request with Bearer Token

Include the token in the `Token` Query param of your request as follows:

```bash theme={null}
Token: <token>
```