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# Introduction

## Base URL

```
https://api.pickalloy.com
```

## Quick Start

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### Get your API key

Get your API key from the Alloy dashboard: <https://www.pickalloy.com/dashboard/account-settings/profile>
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### Authenticate your requests

Authenticate your requests using the Bearer token: [Authentication](/alloy-docs/authentication.md)
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### Upload your dataset

Upload your dataset to generate a dashboard: [Generate Dashboard](/alloy-docs/generate-dashboard.md)
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### Check generation status or set up notifications

Check generation status: [Generation Status](/alloy-docs/generate-dashboard.md)\
Set up webhooks for notifications: [Generation Status](/alloy-docs/generate-dashboard.md)
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