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# 🔑 Getting Your API Key

To start using the DropHub API, register as a **Delivery Client** and get your API key instantly from the dashboard.

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#### 📝 Step 1: Register as a Delivery Client

Go to the registration page:

👉 <https://drop-hub.com/delivery-client/register>

Fill out the form and create your account — no approval needed. You can start using the dashboard immediately after registration.

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#### 🔐 Step 2: Log in to the Dashboard

Once registered:

1. Visit [Here](https://drop-hub.com/delivery-client/login)
2. Sign in using your email and password.

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#### ⚙️ Step 3: Get Your API Key

Inside the dashboard:

1. Go to **Settings** from the sidebar.
2. Click on **API Settings**.
3. Copy your unique API key from this page.

You can:

* Regenerate the key if needed

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#### 🚨 Security Reminder

* Keep your API key private.
* Don’t expose it in frontend code.
* If your key is leaked, regenerate it immediately.

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