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# Cin7 Core - How do I link my account?
# Overview
To authenticate with Cin7 Core, you will need:
1. **Account ID** — The unique identifier for your Cin7 Core company account.
2. **API Application Key** — A key granting API access to your Cin7 Core account.
This guide will walk you through finding your Account ID and generating an API Application Key.
### Instructions
#### Step 1: Find your Account ID and API Application Key
1. Log in to your Cin7 Core Inventory account and navigate to the [API](https://inventory.dearsystems.com/ExternalAPI) page.
2. On the API Integration page, click the **+** icon on the top right, enter a name for the API, and click the **Create** button to generate an API channel.
3. Cin7 Core will generate an **Account ID** and **Key** under the **Setup** tab of the API Integration page.
4. Click **Save**.
#### Step 2: Enter your credentials in the Connect UI
Once you have your **Account ID** and **API Application Key**:
1. Open the form where you need to authenticate with Cin7 Core.
2. Enter your **Account ID** and **API Application Key** in their respective fields.
3. Submit the form, and you should be successfully authenticated.
You are now connected to Cin7 Core.