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

# API Key Management

> The MemMachine Platform User Guide - Adding and Managing your API Key

Welcome to the guide for managing your API Keys in the MemMachine Platform! This page provides clear instructions on how to **create** a new API key and how to **manage** your existing keys over time.

## Viewing and Managing Your API Keys

To review your existing API keys, navigate to the **API Keys** option in the left-hand menu. This will open the **API Keys Dashboard**, which displays a table containing all your registered keys.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/memmachine/TJ5ha8JMY6BKEuxO/platform/images/api-key-dashboard.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=TJ5ha8JMY6BKEuxO&q=85&s=3b2f7717dda5ca01aa2aa96a35234bd0" alt="API Keys Table" width="2647" height="455" data-path="platform/images/api-key-dashboard.png" />

Below is a breakdown of the information presented in the API Key table:

| Element        | Description                                                                                                                       |
| :------------- | :-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Name**       | A user-provided label for the key, useful for organizing and identifying its purpose.                                             |
| **API Key**    | The unique token for accessing the platform. The majority of the token is masked by asterisks for security.                       |
| **Created At** | The date and time when the API Key was initially generated.                                                                       |
| **Actions**    | Contains a vertical ellipsis (`...`). Clicking this reveals the **Delete** option, allowing you to revoke and remove the API key. |

## Creating a New API Key

Follow these steps to generate a new API key for your MemMachine Platform usage:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Step 1: Click the 'Create' Button">
    To start generating a new key, click the **+ Create** button located on the right side of the API Keys Dashboard.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/memmachine/TJ5ha8JMY6BKEuxO/platform/images/api-key-createbutton.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=TJ5ha8JMY6BKEuxO&q=85&s=2e9db7efe58f9577def9fe5459f1c188" alt="API Key Create Button" width="2012" height="620" data-path="platform/images/api-key-createbutton.png" />

    Clicking this button will cause a new panel titled "Create API Key" to slide in from the right side of your browser.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Step 2: Name Your Key and Confirm Creation">
    In the "Create API Key" panel, provide a descriptive **Name** for your key (for example, "MM-Test" as shown below). Once named, click the **Create** button.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/memmachine/TJ5ha8JMY6BKEuxO/platform/images/api-key-create-name.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=TJ5ha8JMY6BKEuxO&q=85&s=83ec457cdd16405fe58bacb464ef8dad" alt="API Key Create Name" width="2105" height="483" data-path="platform/images/api-key-create-name.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Step 3: Securely Record the Token">
    You will immediately be shown your newly generated API Key and its complete token.

    <Note> **Crucial Security Step:** Please ensure you **copy the token immediately** and document it in a secure location outside of the Platform. For security reasons, you will **not** be able to view the full token again once this dialog is closed.</Note>

    After you have securely recorded the token, click the **Done** button to close the panel and return to the API Keys Dashboard.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/memmachine/TJ5ha8JMY6BKEuxO/platform/images/api-key-token.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=TJ5ha8JMY6BKEuxO&q=85&s=49a243d40b77eb7cb19b6850f2258877" alt="API Key Token Documentation" width="2559" height="454" data-path="platform/images/api-key-token.png" />

    Congratulations! Your new API Key is now active and listed in the API Keys Dashboard table.
  </Step>
</Steps>