# Introduction

Version 2 of the API is a more comprehensive programming interface, providing developers and integrators with access to every part of every subsystem throughout the platform.

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**Version 2 is a Beta release and is therefore subject to change.**

We'll post updates as they become available. If you'd like to join our beta program, then please [contact our service and support team](mailto:support@shiftiq.com) to have your developer account enabled. We'd love to get your feedback.
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## Authentication

For details on API keys, bearer tokens, and other authentication methods, see [Authentication](/developers/api-v2/authentication.md).

Login, click your name at the top right, and click **My Profile**:

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## OpenAPI Specification

The API is described using the [OpenAPI Specification](https://github.com/OAI/OpenAPI-Specification) (OAS), a language-agnostic standard for documenting HTTP APIs. You can use the OAS definition to explore available endpoints, generate client code, and integrate the specification into your CI/CD pipeline.

The OAS for the Shift API looks like this:

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Browse the full specification via the API Reference link below, or download it as JSON for use in your own applications.

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