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# Create an API Key

To create an [API Key](/dash/organizations/api-keys.md) for your organization, go to the Organization dashboard and click the **Create API Key Permission** button.

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A modal will open where you can enter your API key name. Since it can't be changed, name it memorable.

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After clicking **Create**, a new modal will open where you can show or copy the key. You won't be able to see it after closing it, so make sure to save it, or you will have to create another one.

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You can close the modal or click on **Go to API Key Configuration** to add [permissions](/dash/organizations/api-keys/api-key-permissions.md) for the key you just created.


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