---
title: API Reference
description: Complete reference for the Documenso REST API.
---

import { Callout } from 'fumadocs-ui/components/callout';

<EnvelopeWarning />

<Callout type="warn">
  The guides below cover common API patterns but may not reflect the latest endpoints or parameters.
  For an always up-to-date reference, see the [OpenAPI Reference](https://openapi.documenso.com).
</Callout>

## Base URL

```
https://app.documenso.com/api/v2
```

For self-hosted instances, replace with your instance URL.

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## Authentication

All requests require an API key in the `Authorization` header:

```
Authorization: api_xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
```

<Callout type="info">
  See [Authentication](/docs/developers/getting-started/authentication) for details.
</Callout>

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## Endpoints

<Cards>
  <Card
    title="Documents"
    description="Create, retrieve, update, and delete documents."
    href="/docs/developers/api/documents"
  />
  <Card
    title="Recipients"
    description="Manage document recipients and signers."
    href="/docs/developers/api/recipients"
  />
  <Card
    title="Fields"
    description="Add and configure signature fields."
    href="/docs/developers/api/fields"
  />
  <Card
    title="Templates"
    description="Work with document templates."
    href="/docs/developers/api/templates"
  />
  <Card
    title="Teams"
    description="Manage teams and team members."
    href="/docs/developers/api/teams"
  />
</Cards>

---

## See Also

- [First API Call](/docs/developers/getting-started/first-api-call) - Quick start example
- [Webhooks](/docs/developers/webhooks) - Get notified about document events