<h1>API Authentication</h1>

<p>The License Management System API uses API keys for authentication. Here's how to get started:</p>

<h2>Generating API Keys</h2>
<ol>
    <li>Log in to your admin panel</li>
    <li>Navigate to Settings → API Keys</li>
    <li>Click "Generate New Key"</li>
    <li>Copy and store your API key securely</li>
</ol>

<h2>Using API Keys</h2>
<p>Include your API key in the request header:</p>
<pre><code>Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY</code></pre>

<h2>Example Request</h2>
<pre><code>curl -X GET "https://your-domain.com/api/licenses" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Accept: application/json"</code></pre>

<h2>Rate Limiting</h2>
<ul>
    <li>1000 requests per hour per API key</li>
    <li>Rate limit headers included in responses</li>
    <li>Contact support for higher limits</li>
</ul>