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Overview

To authenticate with Stedi, you need:

1. API Key — a key created in your Stedi account, scoped as either Test or Production.

This guide will walk you through creating your API key in Stedi.

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Prerequisites

• A Stedi account.

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Step 1: Creating an API key

1. Log in to your Stedi account.
2. Click API keys in the side navigation.
3. Click + Generate new API Key.
4. Enter a descriptive name for the key.
5. Choose Test or Production as the Mode. Test keys return mock responses for eligibility checks and most claims endpoints; Production keys send real transactions to payers.
6. Click Generate, then copy the key immediately — Stedi won’t show it again once you close the dialog.

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Step 2: Enter your API key in the Connect UI

Once you have your API key:

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

You are now connected to Stedi.