> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.lambda.markets/lambda-markets/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.lambda.markets/lambda-markets/getting-started/authentication.md).

# Authentication

For secure access, Lambda requires hard authentication + to trade you’ll need to connect to your preferred centralised exchange via secure API keys.

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[Wallet Authentication](/lambda-markets/getting-started/authentication/wallet-authentication.md)
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[API Keys](/lambda-markets/getting-started/authentication/api-keys.md)
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