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# Lumos - How do I link my account?

# Overview

To authenticate with Lumos, you will need:

1. **API Token** - A key that grants secure access to the Lumos API, enabling authorized applications to interact with Lumos resources and services.

This guide will walk you through creating your **API Token** within Lumos.

### Prerequisites:

* You must have a Lumos account

### Instructions:

#### Step 1: Creating Your API Token

1. Go to the [API Tokens](https://app.lumosidentity.com/settings/api_tokens) page in the Lumos settings
2. Click on **Add API Token**
3. Enter a **Name** and a **Description** for your API token
4. Click **Create API Token**

<Tip>Store your API token carefully as it will only be shown during creation time.</Tip>

<Note>API Tokens inherit and retain the permissions of the user that created them.</Note>

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

Once you have your **API Token**:

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

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You are now connected to Lumos.