---
title: "API keys"
slug: "api-keys"
abstract: "Overview of using API keys to provide granular access to Sitecore CDP REST API resources."
---
# API keys

API keys are used to authorize REST API requests for specific features. With API keys, you can provide granular access to REST API resources and limit the type of CRUD operations that can be performed on them.

> [!note]
> Only Sitecore Cloud Portal team members with the [necessary roles](https://doc.sitecore.com/cdp/en/users/sitecore-cdp/en/managing-roles-in-sitecore-cloud-portal.html) can create and manage API keys. For more information, contact your Sitecore Cloud Portal organization Owner or organization Admin.

## Features

One API key gives access to one feature. You can create API keys for the following features:

- **Audience export download** - download the output of an audience export.