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

# API Keys

## Introduction

​To interact programmatically with GPU Trader's services, you'll need to generate an API key. This key authenticates your requests and ensures secure access to your account.

## Adding a New API Key

<Steps>
  <Step title="Access the Console">
    Navigate to the GPU Trader [Console](https://console.gputrader.io).

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  </Step>

  <Step title="Sign In">
    Log in with your GPU Trader account credentials.​

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  </Step>

  <Step title="Navigate to 'My Account'">
    Once logged in, click on your 'User Name' and select 'Profile'.​

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  </Step>

  <Step title="Navigate to API Keys Section">
    Go to the 'API Keys' tab within your account settings.

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  </Step>

  <Step title="Create a New API Key">
    Click on 'Create Key' to generate a new API key.​

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  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure API Key">
    Specify the desired name and experiation for the API key.​ Click 'Create'.

    <img style={{ borderRadius: '0.5rem' }} src="https://mintcdn.com/gputrader/PlULXMRHxtekImgv/renters/images/api-keys/generate-api-key.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=PlULXMRHxtekImgv&q=85&s=bc18937d859ffffa0aa59cb4f4e80d1a" width="1720" height="1392" data-path="renters/images/api-keys/generate-api-key.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Copy and Save the API Key">
    After creation, securely store the API key. For security reasons, this will be the only time the full key is displayed.

    <img style={{ borderRadius: '0.5rem' }} src="https://mintcdn.com/gputrader/PlULXMRHxtekImgv/renters/images/api-keys/copy-api-key.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=PlULXMRHxtekImgv&q=85&s=ac55f05dd4d1ac40f79ff08f429ccbfd" width="1720" height="1392" data-path="renters/images/api-keys/copy-api-key.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Success">
    You can create another key or return to the Find a Device page.
    <Warning>Important Security Note: Treat your API key like a password. Do not share it or expose it in public repositories. If you suspect that your API key has been compromised, revoke it immediately through the console and generate a new one.</Warning>

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  </Step>
</Steps>