Fern (Public API) - How do I link my account?

OverviewCopy Anchor Link

To authenticate with the Fern Public API, you need:

1. Docs URL - The domain of your Fern docs site (e.g. docs.example.com)
2. Fern API key - Generated by running fern token in your terminal

This guide walks you through generating your Fern API key and connecting it to Tenklo.

PrerequisitesCopy Anchor Link

• The Fern CLI installed (npm install -g fern-api)
• A Fern account logged in via fern login

InstructionsCopy Anchor Link

Step 1: Generate your Fern API keyCopy Anchor Link

Run the following command in your terminal:

fern token

This outputs your FERN_API_KEY. Copy and store it securely — treat it like a password.

Step 2: Find your docs URLCopy Anchor Link

Your docs URL is the hostname of your Fern docs site, for example docs.example.com.

Step 3: Enter credentials in the Connect UICopy Anchor Link

1. Open the form where you need to authenticate with Fern (Public API).
2. Enter your Docs URL and Fern API key in their respective fields.
3. Submit the form, and you should be successfully authenticated.

You are now connected to Fern (Public API).