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# Nooks (API Key) - How do I link my account?

## Overview

To authenticate with Nooks via API key, you need an API key generated from your Nooks workspace.

<Note>
  Nooks API keys are long-lived and workspace-scoped, with full read/write access to everything in the workspace — they aren't limited to specific scopes the way OAuth tokens are. If you need per-user or scope-limited access instead, use the [Nooks (OAuth)](/docs/api-integrations/nooks) integration.
</Note>

## Prerequisites

* A Nooks workspace with permission to access Developer Settings.

## Instructions

### Step 1: Generate an API key

1. In your Nooks workspace, go to **Developer Settings → API Keys**.
2. Create a new API key. Nooks prefixes it `nooks-api-`.
3. Copy the key — you won't be able to view it again after leaving the page.

### Step 2: Enter your API key in the Connect UI

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

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You are now connected to Nooks.