Last Updated: 1/28/2026

Authentication

The Acme API uses API keys for authentication.

Getting Your API Key

1. Log in to your Dashboard 

2. Navigate to Settings → API Keys

3. Click Generate New Key

Using Your API Key

Include the key in all requests:

 
curl -X GET "https://api.acme.io/v1/users" \
 
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
 

Key Permissions

| Permission | Description |

| ---------- | ----------------- |

| read | Read-only access |

| write | Create and modify |

| delete | Delete resources |

| admin | Full access |

Security Note: Never expose your API key in client-side code.