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

# Authentication

> How to authenticate with the Meadow API

<Warning>Every request must be made via `https` or it will fail.</Warning>

## Headers

Every request must be authenticated by sending these two headers:

<ParamField header="X-Consumer-Key" type="string" required={true}>
  A string that will be provided to you by a Meadow representative
</ParamField>

<ParamField header="X-Client-Key" type="string" required={true}>
  A string that will be generated in the Meadow UI by a mutual client of Meadow and your company
</ParamField>