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

# API lifecycle

> Authenticate, send messages, and track delivery with the SMS API.

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  <Card title="Authenticate">
    Every request is authenticated using your API Key and Secret (Basic Auth) or an access token in the `Authorization` header.
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  <Card title="Send">
    Beem validates your request and forwards the SMS to the recipient's mobile network.
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  <Card title="Track">
    Delivery reports allow you to monitor the status of every message you send.
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