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@@ -20,9 +20,23 @@ To authenticate with the API, pass the token as a bearer token in the `Authoriza
 
 ```bash
 
+curl <protocol>://<Layer5-cloud-hostname>/<API> \
+-H "Authorization: Bearer <token>"
 
 ```
 
+{{< alert title="Note" >}}
+
+Replace `<protocol>` with `http` or `https` depending on your Layer5 Cloud instance.
+
+Replace `<Layer5-cloud-hostname>` with the hostname or IP address of your hosted Layer5 Cloud instance. For example, [`https://cloud.layer5.io`](https://cloud.layer5.io).
+
+Replace `<API>` with the API endpoint you want to access. For example, `/api/identity/users/profile`.
+
+Replace `<token>` with the security token you generated.
+
+{{< /alert >}}
+
 ### API Endpoints
 
 See all the API endpoints in the [API Reference](https://meshery.layer5.io/system/api/docs).