# Getting Started

The API client needs to request a Bearer authentication token from the support team at <support@imgarena.com> to connect to WebSockets endpoints. The token should be used immediately after a connection request. Once a connection to a WebSockets API message is established, the token remains valid indefinitely.

{% hint style="warning" %}
Do not reveal your access tokens publicly - **they are secret**!
{% endhint %}

### Example for an authentication token

```json
{
    "authToken": "eYCMopB1T9ACqA8TVIoM"
}
```