> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://know.rendernetwork.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://know.rendernetwork.com/docs/tools-and-api/api-access.md).

# API access

Connect custom rendering tools to your account.

The Render Network API lets custom tools upload scenes, create jobs, follow rendering progress, and download outputs. It is useful when a studio wants those steps built into its own production tools.

Create an [access token](/docs/web-app/access-keys.md) with the permissions listed in your tool's setup instructions, then paste it into the tool's access-token field.

For help connecting a custom tool, [contact support](/docs/help/get-support.md). Include what you want to automate and which application or tool you are using.

For desktop uploads and downloads without building an integration, see the [Render Network Manager app](/docs/tools-and-api/manager-app.md).


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