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

# Generating an API Key

> How to get your SKULabs API Key

<Note>To begin using the SKULabs API, you'll need to generate an API key. Follow the steps below to get one.</Note>

## Quick Start

[Click here](https://app.skulabs.com/settings?add=true#advanced/api) to get sent to SKULabs and create a new API key immediately.

## Alternate Method

If the quick start method didn't work, you can follow these steps:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Find Account Settings">
    Go to your SKULabs [account settings](https://app.skulabs.com/settings).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Find Advanced">
    Navigate to the "[Advanced](https://app.skulabs.com/settings#advanced/api)" section.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select API">
    Select "[API](https://app.skulabs.com/settings#advanced/api)" to manage your API keys.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create a Key">
    Add a new API key.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>At this point you should have an API key. In the next step, we'll test authentication with your new key.</Tip>