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

# How to Get an API Key?

> Step-by-step guide to obtaining API keys, WebSocket access, and webhook management.

To integrate with our services, you will need appropriate access and authorization keys. Note that access to the HTTP API, WebSocket servers, and webhook management is separated for security reasons.

## Getting Access

<Steps>
  <Step title="Opening a Ticket">
    To initially gain access to the HTTP API, WebSocket, or webhook management system, you need to **open a ticket on our Discord server**. Describe your project and specify which features and access you will need for implementation.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Application Approval">
    Wait for the project administration to review your request. Once your application is approved, the appropriate access rights will be linked to your Discord account.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Viewing and Managing Keys">
    Once rights are granted, you can generate, view, and manage your tokens directly within the Discord server using slash commands.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Available Key Types and Commands

### 1. HTTP API Key

The main token used for sending standard HTTP requests to our endpoints. Passed in the `Authorization` header.

* **View command:** `/api view`

### 2. WebSocket Key

For working with real-time events, a **separate independent key** is used. Do not try to use the standard HTTP token to connect to sockets — the server will reject it.

* **View command:** `/websocket view`

<Danger>
  **Always keep your keys secret. WebSocket and HTTP API keys are completely autonomous and managed independently from each other.**
</Danger>

## Webhook Management

If your service needs to receive automatic notifications about server events, you can set up webhooks.

Access to the webhook management panel is also granted **strictly through tickets** with project administration. Once rights are linked to your account, a special configuration command will become available:

* **Management command:** `/webhook manage`

<Tip>
  **When using this command, the bot will open a convenient menu where you can bind, remove, and view active URLs for sending webhooks.**
</Tip>