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

# Smartlead.ai - How do I link my account?

# Overview

To authenticate with Smartlead.ai, you need:

1. **API Key** - A key that grants secure access to the API, enabling authorized applications to interact with Smartlead.ai resources and services.

This guide will walk you through generating your API Key within Smartlead.ai.

### Prerequisites:

* You must have an account with Smartlead.ai.

### Instructions:

#### Step 1: Generating Your API Key

1. Log in to your [Smartlead.ai](https://app.smartlead.ai/app) account.
2. Click on your profile and select **Settings**.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/nango-wari-migrated-bigcommerce-docs/CR_zovwKlY3JikWW/integrations/all/smartlead-ai/settings.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=CR_zovwKlY3JikWW&q=85&s=69036cdfe920d4eb63bf0bd1d079efb7" width="3024" height="1266" data-path="integrations/all/smartlead-ai/settings.png" />

3. On the **Settings & Profile** page under **Your Profile** tab, locate your **API Key**.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/nango-wari-migrated-bigcommerce-docs/CR_zovwKlY3JikWW/integrations/all/smartlead-ai/api_key.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=CR_zovwKlY3JikWW&q=85&s=365326c18c24d91212197037131bd579" width="3024" height="1338" data-path="integrations/all/smartlead-ai/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 Smartlead.ai.
2. Enter your **API Key** in the designated field.
3. Submit the form, and you should be successfully authenticated.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/nango-wari-migrated-bigcommerce-docs/CR_zovwKlY3JikWW/integrations/all/smartlead-ai/form.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=CR_zovwKlY3JikWW&q=85&s=3d56a92775f1fa15541be29144686adf" style={{maxWidth: "450px" }} width="1000" height="1398" data-path="integrations/all/smartlead-ai/form.png" />

You are now connected to Smartlead.ai.