# Quick Start

## Get your API keys

Your API requests are authenticated using API keys. Any request that doesn't include an API key will return an error.

You can generate an API key from your Dashboard at any time. Visit your bot page then go to **dashboard** -> **API** -> **create API key**, your API key will appear in the table at the top of the page.

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**Good to Know:** The API key created in the dashboard is specific to the bot for which it was generated. Therefore, the information displayed, including votes, will only pertain to the bot associated with the API key.
{% endhint %}

### Rewarding Voting

Rewarding user votes can be a great way to increase the number of votes your bot gains as well as growing a loyal userbase. It is common for bots to reward their users with in-bot currency or features due to voting, but this is completely up to you!

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[Rewarding Votes](/diffcord-documentation/rewarding-votes.md)
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### Diffcord API Functionality

The Diffcord API offers functionality to allow you to link to your Diffcord profile, statuses and users. For more information regarding specifics, visit our [endpoints](/diffcord-documentation/endpoints/users.md). Make sure to use a an API key!

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[Endpoints](/diffcord-documentation/endpoints/users.md)
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# Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation

If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:

```
GET https://docs.diffcord.com/diffcord-documentation/quick-start.md?ask=<question>
```

The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.