> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://tvc.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# API Key

> Get started with the TMDb API in just a few steps.

## Setup Your Development

Learn how to authenticate and make your first API request with TMDb.

### Authentication and API Key

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion icon="key" title="Obtain Your API Key">
    To use the TMDb API, you need an API key. Sign up and generate one from the [TMDb API settings](https://www.themoviedb.org/settings/api).
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion icon="shield-alt" title="Authentication Methods">
    TMDb supports API Key authentication and OAuth 2.0 for secure access. Learn more about authentication in the [TMDb API documentation](https://developer.themoviedb.org/docs/authentication).
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

### Make Your First API Call

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion icon="rocket" title="Test Your API Access">
    Once you have your API key, you can make a simple GET request to fetch movie data. Use this sample request in your terminal:

    ```bash theme={null}
    curl -X GET "https://api.themoviedb.org/3/movie/popular?api_key=YOUR_API_KEY"
    ```

    This returns a list of popular movies.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion icon="cogs" title="Explore More Endpoints">
    TMDb offers endpoints for movies, TV shows, search, and more. Browse the full list in the [API reference](https://developer.themoviedb.org/docs/getting-started).
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Update Your Integration

Enhance your application by adding additional TMDb features.

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Retrieve Movie Details" icon="film" href="https://developer.themoviedb.org/docs/movie-details">
    Fetch detailed movie and TV show information.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Work with Images" icon="image" href="https://developer.themoviedb.org/docs/image-basics">
    Integrate high-quality images and posters.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Advanced Search & Filters" icon="search" href="https://developer.themoviedb.org/docs/search-and-query-for-details">
    Implement powerful search and filtering options.
  </Card>

  <Card title="User Ratings & Reviews" icon="star" href="https://developer.themoviedb.org/docs/user-ratings">
    Display user-generated ratings and reviews.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

Now you’re ready to start building with TMDb! 🚀