# Getting started Giftpro has a REST API which is available to all clients, the API accepts and returns JSON. ## Get your API keys API keys are generated by the Giftpro team. If you're an existing Giftpro user you can contact support using to discuss API keys, if you're new to Giftpro you can [request a key here.](https://www.giftpro.co.uk/api/request-key/) ## Authentication Requests are authenticated using an API key. Any request that doesn't include an API key will return an error. Authentication is handled with HTTP Basic Auth. Provide your API key as the basic auth username value. You do not need to provide a password. 
curl https://api.giftpro.co.uk/ \
  -u gp_3NypzfPa8OFzEDSWNLrCaBCuEApzj:
[^1]: Only the Giftpro team can provide an API key. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.giftpro.co.uk/getting-started.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.