# Generate API keys for Backpack Exchange

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**API key creation is currently supported on the web only.**
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#### 1. Go to **Settings** → **API Keys**, then click **New API Key**.

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#### 2. Enter a name for the key, choose the sub-account, and click **Create** to finish.

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> * **For most individual users, we recommend leaving the Public Key field blank. If you choose to provide a Public Key:**
>   * You must generate it yourself.
>   * It must follow the supported format and algorithm specified in our [API documentation.](https://docs.backpack.exchange/)
> * **The Read Only button restricts the API key’s permissions to view-only access.**

#### 3. Record your API key and API secret in a secure location.

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