# API Key

### Profile Menu > Account Settings > API Key

<figure><img src="/files/qg7kfaVOjlBUDmEFnsk4" alt="" width="302"><figcaption><p>Go to API Key in Account Settings</p></figcaption></figure>

### Confirm Environment

Before creating a new API Key, ensure the desired environment is selected in the header.

<figure><img src="/files/jhv5HglLEG1EhwYxjASK" alt=""><figcaption><p>Live/Test environment switch in header.</p></figcaption></figure>

### Create New API Key

Create New API Key to open the API modal.

<figure><img src="/files/AMn5L8OXpfk2mM7WbTr8" alt=""><figcaption><p>API Keys list</p></figcaption></figure>

### Name the New API Key

<figure><img src="/files/KXP8Fb4FA0C6UxcD7Phz" alt="" width="563"><figcaption><p>Create New API Key modal.</p></figcaption></figure>

### Create API Key

<figure><img src="/files/J7NdFCdhjO3jQBCJhUuq" alt="" width="563"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### Copy Secret Key

{% hint style="info" %}
Once the Secret Key is revealed, the only opportunity to copy it is now. ChangeUp will not save the Secret Key and it cannot be retrieved. Copy and store in a secure location. The Client ID will always be available on the API Keys page.
{% endhint %}

<figure><img src="/files/wsmSQmioAoCXsYFGZVDf" alt="" width="563"><figcaption><p>Copy the Secret Key.</p></figcaption></figure>

The new API Key is now ready for use:

<figure><img src="/files/446g6BVFqkm5huhlbmAC" alt=""><figcaption><p>New API Key present in API Keys list.</p></figcaption></figure>


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