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## API Key Authentication

For automation in CI or other headless environments, you can use an API key to authenticate with Continue. First, obtain your personal API key [here](https://hub.continue.dev/settings/api-keys). Then, set it as the `CONTINUE_API_KEY` environment variable. You can now use `cn -p` (headless mode) without needing to log in.

If you wish to run an automation on behalf of your organization you can obtain an organization-scoped API key by going to [your organization's settings](https://hub.continue.dev/settings/organizations) -> API Keys.

## Troubleshooting

Run `cn` with the `--verbose` flag to see more detailed logs. These will be output to `~/.continue/logs/cn.log`.
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