> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://sirjosh.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# Authentication
> This page will show you how to set up your bearer token
Our **TMDb API** uses the Bearer Token to interact with our API. Here's how get the bearer token.
The API key is not functional at the moment, hence you are to work with the
Read accces token (Bearer token)
Create your TMDB account.
* Go to [TMDb](https://www.themoviedb.org/)
* Click on Sign Up in the top-right corner.
* Fill in the required details (username, email, and password) and complete the registration process.
* Verify your email address by clicking the link sent to your inbox.
Request your bearer token
* In your profile, click on settings
* scroll to the API tab and click on **"click here"**
* Select the type of API key you wish to register
* Read and agree to the TMDb API terms of use.
* Fill the necessary details and submit the form and you will see your API key and your read access token also known as bearer token.
