> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.unisphere.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.unisphere.io/unisphere-apis/api-access.md).

# API Access

## General

In order to access and make use of the API your organization must have a valid NOVA account, API bundle and API key.

## Main entry URL to API & Swagger

The API can be accessed through: <https://api.unisphere.io/>

We also do public a dedicated swagger page acessible under: <https://api.unisphere.io/docs>

## Creating an API key

1. Sign up your organization to NOVA. Skip if you already have an account. The detailed steps are listed [here](/nova/get-started.md).
2. Log into your [NOVA account](https://nova.unisphere.io/login).
3. Under “Settings” , create an API key for your organization.

<figure><img src="https://918650337-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FP4lv7B85RfGMIl0k5a4i%2Fuploads%2FdLPAezmGXqXqdDfGDvem%2FAPI%20Access%201.png?alt=media&amp;token=d83d52ec-0be7-4c34-8dfa-ba5dd472e738" alt="API Integration as part of organization settings within NOVA account."><figcaption><p>Browse to API Integration on the Account page</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="https://918650337-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FP4lv7B85RfGMIl0k5a4i%2Fuploads%2FQESv2BJKfMozS0JJgLny%2FAPI%20Access%202.png?alt=media&amp;token=93f238f1-7f8b-44aa-908b-40f61c60659b" alt="An example of three created API keys within NOVA Platform" width="377"><figcaption><p>Create a new API key</p></figcaption></figure>

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The number of API keys is limited 5.
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## Give it a try and check your account status

With the API key you are all set to start using the Endpoints of Unisphere API. Give it a try here:

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[Utilities & Health](/unisphere-apis/utilities-and-health.md)
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