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# API

Use the ThousandEyes API to retrieve data, manage tests, and automate workflows across the ThousandEyes platform.

## Authentication

Authenticate API requests with an [API Key](https://docs.thousandeyes.com/product-documentation/user-management/authorization/api-keys) or an [OAuth bearer token](https://docs.thousandeyes.com/product-documentation/user-management/authorization/rb-access-control#user-api-tokens). For help choosing a credential, see [Getting Started with the ThousandEyes API](https://docs.thousandeyes.com/product-documentation/getting-started/getting-started-with-the-thousandeyes-api#api-credentials).

## API Documentation

For API reference, rate limits, authentication, error handling, and other developer guidance, see the [ThousandEyes API documentation](https://developer.cisco.com/docs/thousandeyes/v7/).

## Related Video

For an introduction to API v7 integration and automation, watch this video:

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