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

# Get an API Key

> Step-by-step guide to creating a Webacy Developer Portal account, generating your first API key, and configuring access to the risk intelligence APIs.

To start using the Webacy DD APIs, you’ll need an API key associated with your account.

Your API key authenticates requests to Webacy and determines which products, usage limits, and environments your account can access.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create an account">
    Create an account on our [Developer Portal](https://developers.webacy.co/) or sign in to your existing account.

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    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Navigate to API Keys">
    Once you are signed in, open the developer dashboard and navigate to **API Keys**.

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    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Generate your API key">
    From the **API Keys** page:

    1. Select **+ Generate API Key**.
    2. Securely store the generated key.

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    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Start Testing!" />
</Steps>

<Warning>
  **Keep Your Key Secure!**

  Treat your API key like an important password.

  Do not:

  * expose it in browser-side code
  * commit it to a public repository
  * include it in screenshots, logs, or support messages
  * share the same production key across unrelated applications

  If your key is exposed, anyone can use your API key as you. You will be responsible for all usage costs, limits, and impact caused by the exposed API key.
</Warning>

<Tip>
  **Use Separate Keys for Each Environment**

  We recommend creating different keys for:

  * local development
  * staging
  * production
  * separate applications or internal teams

  This makes it easier to monitor usage, rotate compromised credentials, and revoke access without interrupting every integration.
</Tip>

<Card title="🚧 Under Construction 🚧" type="info">
  Our developer Portal is currently under construction. 

  The following features are coming soon:

  * Rotate API Key
  * Revoke / Delete API Key
  * Create Multiple API Keys
  * Team Management 
  * RBAC

  Want additional features? [Contact Us](https://dapp.webacy.com/contact).
</Card>

## What's Next

<Card title="Authentication" icon="lock" horizontal href="/authentication">
  Learn how to authenticate your API requests
</Card>