# API key generation

An API key is required for authentication when interacting with the LARA custom API.

#### **How to get an API key:** <a href="#sa8kj9b479on" id="sa8kj9b479on"></a>

1. **Log in to your account** (or register if you do not yet have an account).<br>
2. Go to **Profile → Custom API**.<br>

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3. Click the button **“Generate”**.<br>

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4. After that the key will appear in the list. In the table you will see:<br>
   * **API key**, which is used in requests from your system.<br>
   * **Last used date**, which allows you to track the key's activity.<br>

#### **Security recommendations:** <a href="#y44k2094y78h" id="y44k2094y78h"></a>

* Be sure to **save the key** in a secure place — it will not be shown again after closing the page.<br>
* **Do not share the key with third parties**, to avoid unauthorized access to the API.
* Authentication