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

# Get API Access

> How to request an API key for lyrcs.ai

The lyrcs.ai API is currently available to music distributors, streaming platforms, rights management companies, and karaoke providers.

## How to request access

Email **[support@lyrcs.ai](mailto:support@lyrcs.ai)** with the following information:

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  <Card title="Company name" icon="building">
    Your organisation's full legal name and any relevant brand names.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Use case" icon="file-lines">
    What you're building — e.g. "deliver time-synced lyrics to DSPs for Indian language catalog" or "lyric display feature for streaming app".
  </Card>

  <Card title="Expected monthly volume" icon="chart-bar">
    Estimated number of tracks per month. This helps us provision the right rate limits for your account.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Languages" icon="globe">
    Which languages you primarily work with. Indian language catalogs receive enhanced processing.
  </Card>
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We'll respond within **2 business days** with your API key and webhook secret.

## What you'll receive

* An **API key** in the format `lyrcs_sk_live_...` — used as the Bearer token in the `Authorization` header
* A **webhook secret** — used to verify HMAC-SHA256 signatures on webhook deliveries

Both are scoped to your organisation. All jobs, usage, and webhooks are isolated to your org.

<Warning>
  Keep your API key and webhook secret secure. Do not commit them to source control or expose them in client-side code. If you believe a key has been compromised, contact [support@lyrcs.ai](mailto:support@lyrcs.ai) immediately.
</Warning>

## Default rate limits

| Window     | Limit          |
| ---------- | -------------- |
| Per minute | 10 requests    |
| Per hour   | 100 requests   |
| Per day    | 1,000 requests |

If your catalog volume requires higher limits, mention it in your access request email.

## Next steps after receiving your key

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  <Card title="Quickstart" icon="rocket" href="/getting-started/quickstart">
    Submit your first job and download an LRC file in minutes.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Authentication" icon="key" href="/getting-started/authentication">
    Learn how API keys work and how to use them securely.
  </Card>
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