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title: "How do I create an API Key on Labstep?"
description: "A quick and easy step-by-step guide on how to create an API Key"
url: https://help.labstep.com/en/articles/3636355-how-do-i-create-an-api-key-on-labstep
collection: "FAQs"
updated: 2026-10-28
language: en
---

# How do I create an API Key on Labstep?

A quick and easy step-by-step guide on how to create an API Key

Your API Key will enable you to add third-party applications to Labstep. Learn more about the Labstep API [here](https://help.labstep.com/en/articles/1786226-getting-started-with-the-labstep-api.md).

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# **Creating an API Key:**

1.  Click on your icon in the top right-hand corner of your screen
    
2.  Click on 'Account Settings'
    
3.  Navigate to the 'API' tab
    
4.  Click on 'Add API Key'
    
5.  Enter a name
    
6.  Click on 'Create'
    
7.  That's it!
    

![A GIF showing how to add an api key](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/helpcenter/699dc51d2188da0fb351700e/20260224153939_9042.gif)

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**_Still need help?_**

_Contact us_ [_here_](mailto:info@labstep.com) _or start a conversation with a member of our team using our in-app chat._