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

# Lightfield - How do I link my account?

> Create a Lightfield API key and connect it to Nango

# Overview

To authenticate with Lightfield, you need:

1. **API Key** - A dedicated Lightfield API key with the narrowest scopes required for your integration.

This guide walks you through creating a dedicated Lightfield API key and connecting it to Nango.

### Prerequisites

* A Lightfield account with permission to create API keys.

### Instructions

#### Step 1: Create an API key

1. Sign in to Lightfield and login to your workspace.
2. Go to **Settings** > **API keys**.
3. Click **Create API key**.
4. Enter a descriptive **Name**, such as `Nango integration`.
5. Select only the scopes required for your integration. Review Lightfield's [scopes guide](https://docs.lightfield.app/using-the-api/scopes) if you need help choosing the right scopes.
6. Click **Create**.
7. Copy the API key from the **API key created** dialog and store it securely. Lightfield only displays a new key once, and you'll paste it into Nango during setup.

For more details, see Lightfield's [API keys guide](https://docs.lightfield.app/using-the-api/api-keys).

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#### Step 2: Enter credentials in the Connect UI

Once you have your **API Key**:

1. Open the form where you need to authenticate with Lightfield.
2. Enter your **API Key** in the API Key field.
3. Submit the form, and you should be successfully authenticated.

You are now connected to Lightfield.