# Get Your API Key

> Create your Orshot account and get an API key in under a minute

- **URL**: https://orshot.com/docs/quick-start/get-api-key

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Your API key authenticates every request to the Orshot API. Here's how to get one.

## Create an Account

If you don't have an Orshot account yet:

1. [Create your account](https://orshot.com/pricing)
2. Verify your email address

If you already have an account, [log in here](https://orshot.com/login).

Once logged in, click **API Keys** in the sidebar to see all your keys.

![](https://orshot.com/docs/quick-start/api-keys.png)

### Creating a New API Key

If you need to create a new API key:

1. Click the **+ Add New** button in the top right
2. Give your API key a descriptive label (e.g., "Production App", "Testing")
3. Click **Create**
4. Your new API key will be displayed

## Managing Your API Keys

### Multiple API Keys

You can create multiple API keys for different purposes:

- **Development**: For testing and development
- **Production**: For your live application
- **Integrations**: For third-party tools like Zapier or Make

### Editing API Keys

To rename or update an API key:

1. Click the edit icon (✏️) next to the key
2. Update the label
3. Save changes

### Deleting API Keys

If an API key is compromised or no longer needed:

1. Click the delete icon (🗑️) next to the key
2. Confirm deletion
3. Create a new API key to replace it if needed

## Next Step

You have your API key — now create a template:

- [Design Your Template →](https://orshot.com/docs/quick-start/design-template)