# Basic API Requests **Effortlessly Access Yandex Data via Our SERP API** Navigating the vast domain of search engine data requires tools that are efficient, reliable, and user-friendly. Our SERP API, designed to scrape Yandex, is a testament to that. **Setting Up Your Yandex API Endpoint** **Base Endpoint**: To begin, you'll utilize the primary SERP API endpoint. Every request targeting Yandex should be routed here: ```arduino https://serp.shifter.io/v1 ``` **Yandex Specific Endpoint**: For exclusively fetching Yandex data, append the necessary parameters to the base URL: ```arduino https://serp.shifter.io/v1?api_key=&engine=yandex ``` **The API Key** * **What is it?**: The `api_key` is your unique identifier, granting you access to the treasure trove of data within our API. * **How to Use**: Every request made to our SERP API should include this key. It's the golden ticket, ensuring your requests are recognized and processed. * **Getting Your Key**: If you're not already equipped with an API key, it's a straightforward process. Simply register with us and navigate to the SERP API section in the Dashboard to get your key. * **Usage in Examples**: Throughout this documentation, we'll use the placeholder `` to denote where you should insert your actual API key. * **Safety First**: Your API key is sensitive. It's your access pass, and as with all keys, it's best kept safe. Please ensure it's not exposed in public domains, such as public repositories on GitHub. Armed with this knowledge, you're now ready to delve deep into the world of Yandex data, harnessing the prowess of our SERP API. Whether you're an SEO maven, a data analyst, or just a curious soul, we're here to make your data extraction journey smooth and rewarding. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://developers.shifter.io/yandex-serp-api/basic-api-requests.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.