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

To use the Sitecore Personalize REST APIs, 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 Personalize.
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 Personalize. You'll use them to request an access token.