> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.nevermined.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Get Your API Key

> Create a Nevermined API Key to start building and integrating with Nevermined

You need a **Nevermined API Key** to interact with the platform programmatically — whether through the SDKs, REST API, or CLI.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to the Nevermined App">
    Open [nevermined.app](https://nevermined.app) and sign in with your account.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/neverminedag/s8xcU3KxCHx7R3Xt/images/api-keys/landing.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=s8xcU3KxCHx7R3Xt&q=85&s=1ec564de2bf3e08a674b5328cdc07f10" alt="Nevermined App landing page" width="3810" height="1801" data-path="images/api-keys/landing.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Navigate to API Keys">
    Go to **Settings > Global NVM API Keys**.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/neverminedag/s8xcU3KxCHx7R3Xt/images/api-keys/global_api_keys.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=s8xcU3KxCHx7R3Xt&q=85&s=183c11a9d558e36a4b2577a5ba6feb17" alt="Global NVM API Keys page" width="3810" height="1997" data-path="images/api-keys/global_api_keys.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create a New API Key">
    Click the **+ New API Key** button.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/neverminedag/s8xcU3KxCHx7R3Xt/images/api-keys/new_api_key_button.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=s8xcU3KxCHx7R3Xt&q=85&s=f9665d96e8d4a0d6fe77ab81134658cc" alt="Click the + New API Key button" width="825" height="208" data-path="images/api-keys/new_api_key_button.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure and Generate">
    Give your key a descriptive name, select the permissions you need, and click **Generate API Key**.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/neverminedag/s8xcU3KxCHx7R3Xt/images/api-keys/new_key_form.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=s8xcU3KxCHx7R3Xt&q=85&s=f4a80936349054fe103e43f93d475666" alt="Configure your new API key" width="3810" height="1997" data-path="images/api-keys/new_key_form.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Copy Your Key">
    Once created, click **Copy Key** to copy it to your clipboard. Store it securely as an environment variable:

    ```bash theme={null}
    export NVM_API_KEY="sandbox:your-api-key-here"
    ```

    API keys are environment-specific. Keys created in the **Sandbox** environment will start with `sandbox:`, and keys created in the **Live** environment will start with `live:`. Use a different API key for each environment, and set `NVM_ENVIRONMENT` to `sandbox` or `live` to match the key you are using.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/neverminedag/s8xcU3KxCHx7R3Xt/images/api-keys/copy_key_button.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=s8xcU3KxCHx7R3Xt&q=85&s=2b67f27869a3bffa3640a296bc5e68c0" alt="Copy your new API key" width="1970" height="463" data-path="images/api-keys/copy_key_button.png" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Warning>
  Keep your API key secure. Don't commit it to version control or share it publicly.
</Warning>