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

# Authentication

> API keys on the licensed image. Demo /speak has none.

Licensed `/v1` routes require a key. The key is issued with the image, not from a public dashboard.

```
Authorization: Bearer <API_KEY>
```

Set `API_KEY` in the container environment. Rotate by asking us for a new key and replacing the env var. There are no scopes and no test-vs-prod key types in v1.

| Status             | Meaning                                            |
| ------------------ | -------------------------------------------------- |
| 401 `unauthorized` | Missing or bad key                                 |
| 403 `forbidden`    | Key valid, not licensed for that route or language |

<Warning>
  `GET /health` and the legacy `POST /speak` demo have **no auth**. Do not expose `/speak` on a public NIC.
</Warning>