# Settings APIs

**Base URL:** `/api/v1/settings`

These endpoints allow retrieval and configuration of Guardian system settings, including Hedera operator credentials, environment information, and package version details.

**Authentication:** All endpoints require a valid JWT Bearer token (`Authorization: Bearer <token>`). Obtain a token via `POST /accounts/login`.

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## Endpoints

| Method | Endpoint                | Description                                        | Auth Required |
| ------ | ----------------------- | -------------------------------------------------- | ------------- |
| POST   | `/settings`             | Set Guardian system settings                       | Yes           |
| GET    | `/settings`             | Return current Guardian system settings            | Yes           |
| GET    | `/settings/environment` | Return the current Hedera network environment name | Yes           |
| GET    | `/settings/about`       | Return Guardian package version information        | Yes           |

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## Endpoint Details

* [Adding Settings](/docs/develop/settings-and-logs/settings-apis/adding-settings.md)
* [Displaying Current Settings](/docs/develop/settings-and-logs/settings-apis/displaying-current-settings.md)
* [Returns Environment Name](/docs/develop/settings-and-logs/settings-apis/returns-environment-name.md)
* [Returns Package Version](/docs/develop/settings-and-logs/settings-apis/returns-package-version.md)


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