> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.getmetal.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Generate an API Key

> API Keys are used to authenticate requests to the Metal API and SDKs.

## Generate API Keys (`apiKey` + `clientId`)

Navigate to the [Org Settings page](https://app.getmetal.io/settings/organization) to generate an API Key:

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/metal/JlNJrP-9OzWcypuS/images/generate-key.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=JlNJrP-9OzWcypuS&q=85&s=da26683e9bddd61d04417265690b584f" alt="Org Settings" width="3020" height="1476" data-path="images/generate-key.png" />

Immeditely upon creation, you'll receive an `apiKey`. Make sure to store this somewhere safe, as you won't be able to access it after navigating away.
After returning to the list page, you'll be able to see the `clientId`for each API Key.