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# Outreach users: Getting Your API key

## Overview

Your API Key is the **gateway** to Explorium's services, enabling secure and authenticated access to our APIs. Every request made to our system must include a valid API Key assigned to your company.

<Icon icon="thumbtack" size={22} iconType="solid" color="red" /> **Key Facts:**

* Each **company** receives a **single API Key** shared among all users under that organization.
* The API Key is automatically assigned when a **subscription package** is purchased.

<Icon icon="lock" size={22} /> **Why is this important?**

* Ensures **secure** access to your account and data.
* Identifies your company for billing and tracking API usage.
* Prevents unauthorized access to Explorium’s services.

## How to Retrieve Your API Key

### Step 1: Access the API Key Management Page

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Log in to the **Explorium Admin Portal** at [admin.explorium.ai](https://admin.explorium.ai/signup?partner_id=Outreach).
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Navigate to **Access & Authentication** > **Getting Your API Key**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Step 2: View Your API Key

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* Your API Key will be displayed in a **masked format**.
* Click the **"Show Key"** button to reveal it.
* Use the **Copy Key** button to copy it securely.

### Step 3: Store Your API Key Securely

* Save the API Key in a **secure location** (e.g., an environment variable, a secret manager, or a vault).
* Do **not** share it in public documents, emails, or repositories.

<Tip>
  **Security Tip:**

  If you believe your API Key has been exposed, contact **your administrator** to request a key reset.
</Tip>

## API Key Security Best Practices

### <Icon icon="check-circle" size={22} color="green" /> **Do:**

* **Store keys securely** using tools like AWS Secrets Manager, HashiCorp Vault, or environment variables.
* **Restrict API key usage** by defining permissions at the company level.
* **Monitor API usage logs** regularly to detect unusual activity.
* **Rotate keys** periodically if your security team enforces it.

### <Icon icon="x-circle" size={22} color="red" /> **Don't:**

* **Hardcode API keys** in your application's source code.
* **Share your API Key** in public repositories, documents, or chat tools.
* **Use a single API Key in multiple external environments** unless required.

## Using Your API Key

Once you have retrieved your key, follow these instructions:

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Copy the API key from Explorium.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    On the Outreach platform - Go to **Administration** > **Integrations** > **Connectors**.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Find **Explorium** and click "**Configure**".

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  </Step>

  <Step>
    In the dialog that appears, paste your API key and click "Save".

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    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Your API key is now connected! To update it, click the trash bin icon, insert the new key, and Save.

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