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# Render (MCP) - How do I link my account?

# Overview

To authenticate with Render (MCP), you will need:

1. **API key** – A key that grants access to your Render account, including all workspaces and services.

This guide walks you through obtaining your API key from Render.

### Prerequisites

* You must have a Render account. [Sign up here](https://dashboard.render.com/register) if you don't have one.

### Instructions

#### Step 1: Create a Render API key

1. Log in to Render and go to [Account Settings](https://dashboard.render.com/u/settings).
2. Scroll to the **API Keys** section and click **Create API Key**.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/nango/G7unj5vxUX0NUJdZ/api-integrations/render-mcp/create_api_key.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=G7unj5vxUX0NUJdZ&q=85&s=9f804f26c36c2174ca8e57a8676042fc" width="1912" height="614" data-path="api-integrations/render-mcp/create_api_key.png" />

3. Give the key a name and click **Create**.
4. Copy the key, it will only be shown once.

<Warning>Render API keys grant broad access to all workspaces and services on your account. Store them securely and do not share them.</Warning>

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

Once you have your **API key**:

1. Open the form where you need to authenticate with Render (MCP).
2. Paste your **API key** in the field provided.
3. Submit the form — you should then be successfully authenticated.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/nango/G7unj5vxUX0NUJdZ/api-integrations/render-mcp/form.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=G7unj5vxUX0NUJdZ&q=85&s=7ae1ee7ec3f0a237d268cbde9bab707d" style={{maxWidth: "450px" }} width="499" height="699" data-path="api-integrations/render-mcp/form.png" />

You are now connected to Render (MCP).