# Authentication

klexta's API is secured and authenticated using API keys. To access our real-time AML compliance services, you'll need to include your Client ID and API key in the HTTP request header as `x-client-id` and `x-klexta-key`. Here's how the process works:

### 1. Obtaining Your Client ID and API Key:

-   To get started, you need to obtain your unique Client ID and API key from klexta. This key serves as your access credential to our AML compliance services.
    
    
### 2. Including the API Key:

-   In your API requests, you should include the `x-client-id` and `x-klexta-key` header.
-   Set the values of the `x-client-id` and `x-klexta-key` headers to your request obtained in step 1.

### 3. API Key Security:

-   Keep your API key confidential and secure. Do not share it publicly or expose it in your client-side code. Treat it like a sensitive password to safeguard your access to klexta's AML compliance services.