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

# Generate and manage your REST API key

> Your API key is your personal access token for the Hologram REST API, and can be managed in the **Settings** page in the main menu, under the **My account** tab. Your API key gives you access to your personal account, as well as any organizations you are a member of.

API keys are user-level credentials that work across all organizations you belong to. Your permissions within specific organizations are determined by your role in that organization.

## Generate an API key

In your dashboard, navigate to the **Settings** section in the main menu, then open the **My account** tab. Scroll down to the **API** card where to view, generate, or regenerate your API key.

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<Warning>
  **Caution:** Safeguard API keys and never share them in plaintext. Regenerate immediately if compromised.
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## Related actions

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