> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://nango.dev/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# Neon - How do I link my account?
# Overview
To authenticate with Neon, you need the following:
1. **API key** – A personal, organization, or project-scoped API key generated from the Neon console.
This guide walks you through creating an API key in the Neon console.
### Prerequisites
* You must have a [Neon account](https://console.neon.tech).
* For organization or project-scoped keys, you need the relevant admin permissions.
### Instructions
#### Step 1: Creating an API key
1. Log in to the [Neon console](https://console.neon.tech).
2. For a **personal** key: click your profile in the top-right, then select **Account settings** → **API keys**.
For an **organization** or **project-scoped** key: switch to your organization, then go to **Settings** → **API keys**.
3. Click **Create new API key** (or **Create new** → **Project-scoped** for a project key), give it a name, and click **Create**.
4. Copy the generated API key. Neon only shows it once, so store it securely.
#### Step 2: Enter credentials in the Connect UI
Once you have your **API key**:
1. Open the form where you need to authenticate with Neon.
2. Enter your **API key** in its field.
3. Submit the form; you should then be successfully authenticated.
You are now connected to Neon.