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

# Introduction

> Build integrations and automated workflows with Sterndesk.

The Sterndesk API gives developers programmatic access to the data available to their Sterndesk account and organization.

Use the API to connect Sterndesk with your internal tools, integrations, and automated workflows.

### Get started

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      Create an API key and make your first request to the Sterndesk API.
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      Learn how to create, use, and securely manage your Sterndesk API keys.
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  Explore the operations currently available through the Sterndesk API, including request and response schemas.
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### API access

Sterndesk uses personal API keys to authenticate API requests.

Your API key provides access to the API operations available to your account and organization. Some operations may require additional permissions.

You can create and manage API keys from your Sterndesk account under **Settings → My account → API Keys**.

### Need help?

For information about using Sterndesk Recruit itself, visit the [**Sterndesk Help Center**](https://www.sterndesk.com/help-center).

For technical details about available API operations, see the [**API Reference**](https://docs.sterndesk.com/api-reference/upload-the-files-of-a-manual-upload).