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

# Authentication

> Learn how to authenticate with the Lootex Plus API

The Lootex Plus API supports two authentication methods:

## API Key Authentication

For most endpoints, you can authenticate using an API key in the request header:

```bash theme={null}
curl -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  https://api.lootexplus.com/v1/assets/explore
```

## Secret Key Authentication

For project wallet operations (mint and transfer), you need to use a secret key with Bearer token authentication:

```bash theme={null}
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_SECRET_KEY" \
  -X POST \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "type": "native",
    "chainId": 1,
    "recipientAddress": "0x1234567890123456789012345678901234567890",
    "amount": "1000000000000000000"
  }' \
  https://api.lootexplus.com/v1/project-wallet/transfer
```

## Getting Your Keys

1. **API Keys**: Create API keys in your project dashboard under the API Keys section
2. **Secret Keys**: Create secret keys in your project dashboard under the Secret Keys section

## Security Best Practices

* Keep your keys secure and never expose them in client-side code
* Rotate your keys regularly
* Use different keys for different environments (development, staging, production)
* Monitor your API usage to detect any unauthorized access