> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.sportmonks.com/v3/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.sportmonks.com/v3/motorsport-api/tutorials-and-guides/tutorials/introduction.md).

# Introduction

This section covers everything you need to get up and running with the Motorsport API v3. Work through these pages in order if you are new to the API. If you are migrating from the Formula One API v1, start with the [Migration Guide](https://docs.sportmonks.com/v3/motorsport-api/tutorials-and-guides/guides/migrating-from-formula-one-api-v1-to-motorsport-api-v3) instead.

### In this section

* **Authentication** - How to generate your API token and attach it to requests.
* **Make your first request** - A step-by-step walkthrough of your first live API call.
* **Pagination** - How to page through large result sets using cursor-based pagination.
* **Set your time zone** - How `starting_at` timestamps work and how to convert them to a local time zone.

### Before you start

You need a Sportmonks account and an active Motorsport API subscription. Sign up at [my.sportmonks.com/register](https://my.sportmonks.com/register). Your API token is generated immediately and is available under **API > Tokens** in your dashboard.

The base URL for all Motorsport API v3 requests is:

```http
https://api.sportmonks.com/v3/motorsport
```

Every request must include your `api_token`. You can attach it as a query parameter:

```http
https://api.sportmonks.com/v3/motorsport/fixtures?api_token=YOUR_TOKEN
```

Or as an `Authorization` request header:

```
Authorization: YOUR_TOKEN
```

Both approaches are covered in full on the Authentication page.

### Related

* [Getting Started](https://claude.ai/welcome/getting-started)
* [Request options](https://claude.ai/welcome/request-options)
* [Endpoints](https://claude.ai/endpoints-and-entities/endpoints)
* [Entities](https://claude.ai/endpoints-and-entities/entities)


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