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

# Maxim API keys

> Learn how to create Maxim API keys.

Maxim API keys are used to authenticate your requests to the Maxim API. You can create a new API key by following these steps:

* Go to `Settings` → `API keys`.
* Click on `Generate new`, name your key, and copy the generated key.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/maximai/RPx4nEXLJV3X2j12/images/docs/introduction/create-maxim-api-key.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=RPx4nEXLJV3X2j12&q=85&s=e404b3486c7617f9ef1a0be7ac256826" alt="Create Maxim API key" width="1018" height="692" data-path="images/docs/introduction/create-maxim-api-key.png" />