# API Keys

For programmatic access or API integration, users can create an API key through the following steps:

First, in the Web Portal select “API Management” from the top right dropdown menu.

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Select “Create New API Key” from the API Key page.

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Once the API key is generated, please properly keep your secret key as it will only be shown once on the web portal.

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