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

# Authentication

> Authenticate requests with a Bearer token scoped to a Drive.

The Descript API uses personal API tokens to authenticate requests. Tokens are scoped to a specific Drive and inherit your permissions on that Drive.

To create a token, see the [Getting Started](/developers/get-started/quickstart#create-an-api-token) guide.

<Warning>
  Treat your API token like a password. Anyone with your token can make API requests on your behalf using your account permissions. Never share your token publicly or commit it to source control.
</Warning>

## Using your token

Include the token as a Bearer token in the `Authorization` header of your API requests.

**Example**

```bash theme={null}
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_TOKEN" https://descriptapi.com/v1/status
```


## Related topics

- [Troubleshooting signing into your Descript account](/account-and-app-settings/troubleshooting.md)
- [Descript system requirements](/getting-started/descript-system-requirements.md)
- [Connect Descript to any AI assistant (custom MCP)](/api-and-mcp/mcp-custom.md)
- [Call the API directly](/api-and-mcp/other-endpoints.md)
- [Connect Descript to LinkedIn](/account-and-app-settings/linkedin.md)