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# Ordinal - How do I link my account?

# Overview

To authenticate with the Ordinal API, you will need:

1. **API Key** – A key that grants secure access to the Ordinal API, allowing authorized applications to interact with Ordinal.

This guide walks you through generating and copying your **API Key** in Ordinal.

### Prerequisites

* An Ordinal account on a Pro plan or higher
* Access to workspace settings

### Instructions

#### Step 1: Generating your API key

1. Log in to your Ordinal workspace and navigate to the [Ordinal API](https://app.tryordinal.com/nango/settings/integrations/api) page.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/nango-wari-migrated-bigcommerce-docs/CTleSratmXwwgtbn/api-integrations/ordinal/api_key_page.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=CTleSratmXwwgtbn&q=85&s=78775c1d7fe0f23f98adbaef1946e589" width="1911" height="782" data-path="api-integrations/ordinal/api_key_page.png" />

2. Click **+ Create an API Key** and provide a descriptive name for the key.
3. Copy the generated **API Key** immediately, as it is shown only once.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/nango-wari-migrated-bigcommerce-docs/CTleSratmXwwgtbn/api-integrations/ordinal/generated_api_key.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=CTleSratmXwwgtbn&q=85&s=c6349434c746e2f6702987b04eede1a8" width="655" height="247" data-path="api-integrations/ordinal/generated_api_key.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 Ordinal.
2. Enter your **API Key** in the respective field.
3. Submit the form, and you should be successfully authenticated.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/nango-wari-migrated-bigcommerce-docs/CTleSratmXwwgtbn/api-integrations/ordinal/form.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=CTleSratmXwwgtbn&q=85&s=aa65f9537a4ee90063769a480551a358" style={{maxWidth: "450px" }} width="499" height="701" data-path="api-integrations/ordinal/form.png" />

You are now connected to Ordinal.