Create an API Key in n8n environment

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title: Create an API Key in n8n environment
description: Creating a API key in n8n environment using your n8n instance.
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# Create an API Key in n8n environment

Creating a API key in n8n environment using your n8n instance.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin \(authenticated user with the appropriate administrative permissions in the n8n instance\)

## Procedure

1.  Log in to your n8n instance.

2.  Navigate to **Settings** > **n8n API**.

3.  Select **Create an API Key**.

4.  Choose a label and set an Expiration time for the key.

5.  Copy the APl Key and use this key to authenticate your calls.


## Result

The n8n API Key is created.

## What to do next

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