# Request your Subsonic password

To access the Subsonic API, you need to request a Subsonic password. To do this:

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:::{tab-item} Desktop
:sync: desktop

1. Log in to your account.
2. Select the cog icon ({fa}`cog`) or your avatar to expand the user menu.
3. Select {guilabel}`Settings`.
4. Scroll to the {guilabel}`Subsonic API password` section.
5. Select {guilabel}`Request a password`. The server generates your password for you.
6. Select the {guilabel}`copy` icon next to the password field to copy your password.

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:::{tab-item} Mobile
:sync: mobile

1. Log in to your account.
2. Select the cog icon ({fa}`cog`) or your avatar to open the {guilabel}`Options` menu.
3. Select {guilabel}`Settings`.
4. Scroll to the {guilabel}`Subsonic API password` section.
5. Select {guilabel}`Request a password`. The server generates your password for you.
6. Select the {guilabel}`copy` icon next to the password field to copy your password.

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Congratulations! You've got your Subsonic password. You can now enter this in your Subsonic app to start listening to Funkwhale content.
