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

# Introduction

> Complete reference for the Diligent API

## Welcome to Diligent API

The Diligent API enables you to integrate comprehensive business verification and screening capabilities into your applications. Our API follows RESTful principles and provides real-time access to two powerful products designed for different compliance needs.

## Our Products

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  <Card title="Customer Due Diligence Agent" icon="magnifying-glass" color="#0066FF">
    Verify companies worldwide using official registries, documents, and automated risk assessments
  </Card>

  <Card title="Name Screening Agent" icon="shield-check" color="#0066FF">
    Screen individuals and entities against global databases with AI-powered false positive detection
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Base URLs

The API is available in both sandbox and production environments:

```bash theme={null}
# Production Environment
https://api.godiligent.ai

# Sandbox Environment
https://api.sandbox.godiligent.ai
```

## Authentication

All API requests require authentication using an API key. Include your API key in the `X-API-KEY` header with each request:

```bash theme={null}
X-API-KEY: your_api_key_here
```

<Note>
  Keep your API keys secure and never expose them in client-side code or public repositories.
</Note>

## Rate Limiting

The API implements rate limiting to ensure fair usage. The current limits are:

* 10 concurrent CDD cases per account
* 20 concurrent name screening requests per account

## Getting Started

Choose your use case:

<Steps>
  <Step>
    **For Customer Due Diligence**: Start with our [CDD guide](/guides/cdd/cdd-case-flow) to learn how to perform comprehensive business checks
  </Step>

  <Step>
    **For Name Screening**: Check our [Name Screening guide](/guides/name-screening/guide) to understand AI-powered screening and false positive remediation
  </Step>

  <Step>
    **Set up Webhooks**: Configure webhooks to receive real-time notifications for CDD, name screening, and flow run lifecycle events
  </Step>
</Steps>

## OpenAPI Specification

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  <Card title="OpenAPI Specification" icon="code" href="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/paylaneio/api/refs/heads/master/openapi.json">
    View the complete API specification in OpenAPI format
  </Card>

  <Card title="Download Postman Collection" icon="download" href="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/paylaneio/api/refs/heads/master/postman_collection.json">
    Download Postman Collection
  </Card>
</Columns>

## Need Help?

If you need assistance or have questions:

* Contact [support@godiligent.ai](mailto:support@godiligent.ai)
* Visit our [Support Page](/support)
* Check our [Webhooks documentation](/guides/webhooks/working-with-webhooks) for integration guidance