# API Keys

Before making any API calls, you’ll need to generate an API key and exchange it for an access token. Here’s how:

## 🔑 Generate Your API Key

1. Log into the Partner Dashboard.
2. Go to **Team Preferences → API Keys**.
3. Click **Generate API Key**.
4. Give it a descriptive name (e.g. “Quoting Tool - Production”).
5. Copy and store the key somewhere safe. This key authenticates your API requests and should be kept secure.

> Treat this key like a password. Do not expose it in client-side code or share it publicly.

## 🗑️ Revoke an API Key

If a key is no longer needed or may be compromised:

1. Go to **API Keys** in the dashboard.
2. Click **Revoke** next to the key you want to disable.
3. Confirm the action.

> **Important:** Revoking a key is permanent. Make sure your application is updated with a new key before revoking the old one.

## ✏️ Rename an API Key

To update the name of an existing key:

1. Go to **API Keys** in the dashboard.
2. Click **Edit Key Name** next to the key.
3. Enter a new name and save.

Renaming helps you keep keys organized by usage or environment.


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