> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://api-doc.xmenu.it/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # API settings > How to enable and configure API access To use the API service, access the restaurant panel and configure the settings from the **Tools > API Access** menu. ## Settings ### Enable API access Enables the account to send orders to the management system and receive commands from it. ### Restaurant UID Unique identifier for the restaurant account. ### API Key This is the key to add as HTTP Header `X-Api-Key` to requests made from the management system to xMenu. Alternatively, for access to advanced functions such as Menu Import and Order Insertion, use `X-Client-Id` and `X-Client-Secret` provided by our staff. ### Event notification URL This is the address that xMenu must call to pass information to the management system when an event occurs (e.g.: new order, order confirmed, order expired...). ### Times in UTC format If selected, the date-time information in notifications is in UTC timezone. If not selected, dates are converted to the local timezone. ### Close orders after synchronization/confirmation If selected, after synchronization (if confirm option is not enabled) or after confirmation via the management system, orders do not remain on the *INCOMING ORDERS* page but are automatically closed and archived in history.