Things you need to know
- The API registration page is only accessible on a desktop browser, not on mobile.
- You must accept our terms of use to receive an API key. Read them here.
- TMDb API offers two authentication methods: API keys and Bearer token authentication.
You can use only one method at a time.
How to Use API Key
To use an API key to authenticate your request, follow these steps:Step 1
┃┃ Go to your dashboard.
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Step 2
┃┃ In the Settings menu on the left, select API.
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Your API key contains sensitive information; therefore, you must keep it secured.
Step 3
┃┃ Scroll to the API Keys section to find your key.
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Note: Your API key is sensitive—keep it secure.
How To Use Bearer Token
To use the bearer token to authenticate your request, follow these steps:Step 1
┃┃ Copy your API Key.
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Step 2
┃┃ Navigate to API reference, here.
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Step 3
┃┃ Paste your API Key into the Authorization-header to set it.
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Step 4
┃┃ Enter your Access Token in the value section.
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Your API key is sensitive—keep it secure.
Using the bearer token has an added benefit of being a single authentication process that you can
use across both the v3 and v4 methods.