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# Getting started

1. In the dashboard, go to **Settings → API** and create a key, granting only the scopes you need.
2. Copy the key (`ca_live_…`) — it's shown once.
3. Send it as a Bearer token on every request:

```bash
curl https://app.customer-alliance.com/api/v4/reviews \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer ca_live_your_key_here"
```

Call `GET /whoami` to confirm the key resolves to the account, node and scopes you expect.