> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.sylvera.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.sylvera.com/api/getting-started.md).
# Getting started
Learn how to integrate with the Sylvera API
#### Overview
This API allows you to programmatically retrieve data for various carbon credit projects.
#### Base URL
`https://api.sylvera.com/v1`
#### Content type
All requests should include:
`Content-Type: application/json`
#### Rate limiting
API requests are rate-limited to ensure fair usage. Implement appropriate retry logic with exponential backoff for production applications.
**Important notes**
* Access tokens expire after 30 minutes
* Use the refresh token to obtain new access tokens
* Include the Bearer token in all subsequent API requests
* Treat API keys like passwords — keep them secure
**Data availability**
The data available through the API is dependent on your account permissions. Some endpoints or data fields may return limited results or require additional access rights. Contact your account manager if you need access to additional data.
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