---
title: "Create an API key"
slug: "create-an-api-key"
abstract: "How to create API keys to provide granular access to Sitecore CDP REST API resources."
---
# Create an API key

To use the Audience export REST API, you must first create an API key, which you need along with the API secret to request an access token.

To create an API key:

1. In the Sitecore Cloud Portal, open Sitecore CDP.
2. Click **Developer center** > **API keys** > **Create API key**.
3. Name your API key and select a feature. Then, click **Save**.

    The API key and the API secret display.

4. Copy the API key and the API secret because you won't be able to view them again in Sitecore CDP. You'll use them to request an access token.