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

# FAQ

> Frequently asked questions about the API.

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  <Accordion title="Is this the official API for Substack?">
    No, this is not the official Substack API. This is a community-driven project to provide a free and easy-to-use API for Substack content creators. This API is not affiliated with Substack.
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  <Accordion title="Is this API free?">
    Yes, this API is free to use.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How do I get started?">
    To get started, please refer to the [Quickstart guide](./quickstart).
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How do I get an API key?">
    You can get an API key by visiting the [API Key Generator](https://auth.substackapi.dev) and following the instructions.
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  <Accordion title="Can I access any Substack publication?">
    While all Substack publications are available, you can only access data from publications you own or have explicit permission to access. Each API key is linked to one specific Substack publication and can only access data from that publication.
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  <Accordion title="Do you collect any data?">
    Yes, we collect data about API usage. This helps us understand how the API is used and how we can improve it. However, we do not collect any data related to the content of Substack publications.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Is this project open source?">
    Yes, the project is open source and the code is available on [GitHub](https://github.com/Noah-Bjorner/SubstackAPI).
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How do I get support?">
    If you need help, please reach out via email at [bjornernoah@gmail.com](mailto:bjornernoah@gmail.com).
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  <Accordion title="Who made this?">
    This API was created by [Noah Bjorner](https://github.com/Noah-Bjorner). If you wish to reach out, please contact me at [bjornernoah@gmail.com](mailto:bjornernoah@gmail.com).
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