# Using the API

You can use any programming language capable of making HTTP requests to interact with the DePINScan API. 

* Direct all requests to `https://api.depinscan.io`.
* You can supply your API Key in REST API calls via the "`authentication`" header.

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**Security Warning**

It's crucial to secure your API Key against public access to prevent unauthorized use.
{% endhint %}


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# Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation

If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:

```
GET https://docs.depinscan.io/developer/map-integration/using-the-api.md?ask=<question>
```

The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.