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# Getting Started with the Glide API

> A guide to working with the Glide Tables Basic API.

> **Introduction to APIs**
>
> Learn the [fundamentals of APIs](https://www.glideapps.com/blog/introduction-to-apis).

## Who has access to Glide API?

Glide API is available with Business and Enterprise plans.

Connecting to your [**Glide Tables**](/docs/essentials/data-sources/glide-tables) via the API lets you automate your data management and integrate it with your own applications. With the API you can:

1. Get rows
2. Add rows to table
3. Set columns in rows
4. Delete rows

> **Note**
>
> If you have the Business or Enterprise plan, you also have access to get rows and query [Big Tables](/docs/essentials/data-sources/big-tables) with SQL. Need to upgrade? [Click here to see all our plans.](https://www.glideapps.com/pricing)

## How do I access Glide API?

To get started:

* Open the [**Data Editor**](/docs/getting-started/introduction-to-the-data-editor).
* At the bottom of any Glide Table, click **Show API**.
* You can also go to the right-click on the table icon and select **show API**.

![Show the API instructions screen.](/docs/_fern-img/76494cc60cc15ad14c5f880d0b1d316155fdd2e8b116f9289c8fd2c20f461f19.webp)

When working with the API, you will pass a unique API Key, sometimes labeled a Bearer Token. It's a long sequence of random numbers and letters that looks like this: `2F2733E2-2B70-4291-8250-633B9E8F16AF` Treat this as a password—it's a secret that you shouldn't share.

The **API Instructions** screen displays the calls to use to take the available actions.

![Available API calls for tables. Example calls are given for JavaScript, Python and Bash (curl).](/docs/_fern-img/44f3c20778d8f2a1e3633622b4e109361a6981a6d5ee975fcb789f607677ee97.webp)

## Learn Glide Tables API

Want to see the API in action? Explore the resources below.

Article: [Using Glide Tables API](/docs/essentials/data-sources/getting-started-with-the-glide-api/using-glide-tables-api)

Video: [How to Use the Glide Tables API (Getting Started in 2022)](https://youtu.be/mbtUy6mpbyY)

> A guide to working with the Glide Tables Basic API.

## Docs

- [Using Glide API](https://www.glideapps.com/docs/essentials/data-sources/getting-started-with-the-glide-api/using-glide-tables-api.md): Explore what you can do with the Glide Advanced API