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

# Introduction

> Get started with the Palm API

The Palm API provides programmatic access to identity verification, KYC/KYB workflows, and comprehensive business intelligence data.

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  <Card title="Authentication" icon="key" href="/get-started/authentication">
    Learn how to authenticate your API requests
  </Card>

  <Card title="Get API Key" icon="shield-check" href="/get-started/get-access">
    Get access to Palm and start making requests
  </Card>
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## Base URL

All API requests should be made to:

```https theme={null}
https://api.getpalm.com
```

## Versioning

The Palm API uses URL-based versioning to ensure stability and backward compatibility. Version numbers are included in the URL path:

```
https://api.getpalm.com/v1/business/registry/search
```

### Version Strategy

* **Current version**: `v1`
* **Version format**: Major versions only (v1, v2, etc.)
* **Version location**: First path segment after the base URL

### Version Lifecycle

* New versions are released for breaking changes only
* Previous versions remain supported for at least 12 months after a new version is released
* Deprecation notices are sent via email and shown in API responses 3 months before sunset

## Support

Need help? Contact our support team at [support@getpalm.com](mailto:support@getpalm.com).