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# xAI - How do I link my account?
# Overview
To authenticate with xAI, you will need:
1. **API Key** - A key that grants secure access to the API, enabling authorized applications to interact with xAI resources and services.
This guide will walk you through generating your **API Key** within xAI.
### Prerequisites:
* You must have an account with xAI.
### Instructions:
#### Step 1: Generating Your API Key
1. Login to your [xAI](https://console.x.ai/) console.
2. Click on **API Keys** in the left sidebar menu, then click the **Create API Key** button.
3. Give your **API Key** a meaningful name, select the desired settings (e.g., enabling access to all endpoints), and then click **Save**.
4. Your **API Key** will be generated.
#### Step 2: Enter credentials in the Connect UI
Once you have your **API Key**:
1. Open the form where you need to authenticate with xAI.
2. Enter the **API Key** in its respective field.
3. Submit the form, and you should be successfully authenticated.
You are now connected to xAI.