> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Manage your API keys from your profile

> If you have the “API Key Manager” permission, you can manage your access keys independently directly from your user space, without going through an administrator.

## 1. Access the Management Interface

To access your API keys:

* Log in to your Paradigm instance.
* Click your profile icon located at the bottom-left of the screen.
* In the menu that opens, select **“API Keys”**.

## 2. API Keys Dashboard

Once on the page, you will see the list of your existing keys. For each key, you can view:

* The key ID / name
* The status (**Active / Revoked**)
* The expiration date (if applicable)

This is where you can quickly monitor the validity of your access at a glance.

## 3. Create a New API Key

The creation process is designed to be immediate:

* Click the **“Add API Key”** (or **“Create”**) button.
* The key is generated instantly and displayed on the screen.

⚠️ **Important: Save your key immediately!**\
For security reasons, the full key is shown **only once** at this step.

* Copy it and paste it right away into your password manager or a secure configuration file.
* If you close this window without copying it, you will **never** be able to retrieve it again. You will need to delete it and create a new one.

## 4. Limits (Quota)

Each user is limited to a maximum of **5 active API keys** at the same time.

* If you have reached this quota (**5/5**), the creation button will be disabled.

**Solution:** You must delete an old key in order to generate a new one.

**Specific need?** If you absolutely need more than 5 keys, please contact an administrator so they can generate one manually via the admin panel.

## 5. Delete (Revoke) a Key

If a key has been compromised or is no longer used, you should delete it to secure your account:

* Identify the key in your list.
* Click the trash icon (or the **“Delete”** button) on the corresponding row.
* Confirm deletion. The key will stop working immediately.