> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://nango-marcin-get-deployments-docs.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# OpenHands - How do I link my account?

# Overview

To authenticate with OpenHands, you need:

1. **API Key** - A key that grants Nango permission to interact with OpenHands's APIs resources and services.

This guide will walk you through obtaining your API Key within OpenHands.

### Prerequisites:

* You must have an account with OpenHands.

### Instructions:

#### Step 1: Finding your API Key

1. Log in to your [OpenHands account](https://app.all-hands.dev/).
2. Navigate to [API Settings](https://app.all-hands.dev/settings/api-keys).
3. Select the API Keys tab.
4. Click Create API Key.
5. Give your key a descriptive name (Example: "Development" or "Production") and select Create.
6. Copy the generated API key and store it securely. It will only be shown on

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/nango-marcin-get-deployments-docs/S9yN4dzDAgP-SJUT/integrations/all/open-hands/tokens.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=S9yN4dzDAgP-SJUT&q=85&s=d026906e491000c52cee6cbd6699894c" width="2928" height="2016" data-path="integrations/all/open-hands/tokens.png" />

#### Step 2: Enter credentials in the Connect UI

Once you have your **API Key**:

1. Open the form where you need to authenticate with OpenHands.
2. Enter your **API Key** in its designated field.
3. Submit the form, and you should be successfully authenticated.

You are now connected to OpenHands.