# Getting Started

Make your first API call in minutes.

This guide walks you through everything you need to authenticate and send your first request to our API.

Step 1 — Get your API Key

All requests to our API require authentication. Your API key is available inside your Dashboard.

  1. Don't have an account yet? Create one here
  2. Log into your Dashboard
  3. Navigate to Settings → API Access
  4. Copy your active API key
⚠️ IMPORTANT

Keep your API key secret. Never expose it in client-side code or public repositories.

Step 2 — Authenticate your request

We use Bearer Authentication. Include your API key in the Authorization header of every HTTP request:

```bash Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY ```

Step 3 — Make your first request

The example below calls the Enrichment API to retrieve a full contact profile from a LinkedIn URL:

```bash curl --location --request POST 'https://api.lead.springbolt.app/lead/enrichment' \ --header 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' \ --header 'Content-Type: application/json' \ --data-raw '{ "linkedin_url": "https://www.linkedin.com/in/johndoe" }' ```

Step 4 — Handle the response

A successful request returns a 200 OK with the resolved contact data. If something goes wrong, the API returns a structured error object. Always check the response status before processing the payload.

✅ 200 — SUCCESS

The request was processed and the resolved data is returned in the response body.

🔒 401 — UNAUTHORIZED

Your API key is missing or invalid. Check your Authorization header.

⚡ 429 — RATE LIMITED

You have exceeded the allowed request rate. Wait before retrying.

🛠️ 500 — SERVER ERROR

Something went wrong on our end. If this persists, please contact support.

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Next steps

Now that you have made your first request, explore the rest of the API: