# Make API documentation

The Make API follows the REST API design. Make API is organized into resource-oriented URLs which also set the sections in the [API Reference](https://developers.make.com/api-documentation/api-reference) part of the documentation.

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Most Make API endpoints are reserved for our paid subscription plans and may not be accessible on the free tier.
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To get yourself familiar with the basics of working with the Make API, continue reading to the [Getting started](https://developers.make.com/api-documentation/getting-started) section or jump directly into [making your first API request](https://developers.make.com/api-documentation/getting-started/making-your-first-api-request).

All requests to the Make API require authentication with the user authentication token with the relevant scopes enabled. To learn more about authentication in the Make API, go to the [Authentication](https://developers.make.com/api-documentation/authentication) section. You can also learn about the various API scopes in the [scopes overview](https://developers.make.com/api-documentation/authentication/api-scopes-overview).

If you are experiencing issues with the Make API, go to the [Troubleshooting](https://developers.make.com/api-documentation/troubleshooting) section for tips about what could go wrong and how to fix it.

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As a security best practice, make sure to use the correct case for your endpoints to work.
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