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# Torii - How do I link my account?
# Overview
To authenticate with Torii, you will need:
1. **API Key** - A key that grants secure access to the API, enabling authorized applications to interact with Torii resources and services.
This guide will walk you through generating your **API Key** in Torii.
### Prerequisites:
* You must have a Torii account
### Instructions:
#### Step 1: Generating Your API Key
1. Navigate to the [API Access page](https://app.toriihq.com/team/settings/apiAccess) in your Torii account.
2. Click **Generate API Key**.
3. Select the permission type for your API key.
4. Set an expiration date: For security purposes, Torii recommends setting an expiration date when generating a new API key.
* Set a longer period to avoid frequent key regeneration.
* The key will become inactive on the chosen expiration date.
* Torii will send an email reminder one month prior to the expiration date to remind you to generate a new **API Key**.
5. Add a description for your **API Key** and click **Generate Key**.
Once your API Key is generated, ensure you copy it to a secure location as it won't be shown again.
#### Step 2: Enter credentials in the Connect UI
Once you have your **API Key**:
1. Open the form where you need to authenticate with Torii.
2. Enter your **API Key** in its respective field.
3. Submit the form, and you should be successfully authenticated.
You are now connected to Torii.