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# WorkOS - How do I link my account?

# Overview

To authenticate with WorkOS, you will need:

1. **API Key** - Your WorkOS API key (prefixed with `sk_`) for authentication.

This guide will walk you through obtaining your **API Key** from the WorkOS Dashboard.

### Prerequisites:

* You must have a WorkOS account.

### Instructions:

#### Step 1: Obtaining your WorkOS API key

1. Sign in to the [WorkOS Dashboard](https://dashboard.workos.com).
2. Select your environment (Staging or Production).
3. In the left sidebar, go to **API Keys**.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/nango/1LpSm0pjw7wazfcb/api-integrations/workos/create_api_key.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=1LpSm0pjw7wazfcb&q=85&s=dc3e242a6792e3835c4e11078650173c" width="1920" height="642" data-path="api-integrations/workos/create_api_key.png" />

4. Your **Staging** environment comes with an API key already generated; you can view it inline in the dashboard.
5. For **Production**, generate an API key when you unlock Production access. Production API keys may only be viewed once—save them in a secure location upon creation.
6. To generate a new key, click **Create Key**, enter a name and expiration (we recommend choosing "never" to avoid disruption when the key expires).
7. Submit the form and copy your API key (it is prefixed with `sk_`).

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/nango/1LpSm0pjw7wazfcb/api-integrations/workos/generated_api_key.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=1LpSm0pjw7wazfcb&q=85&s=9787a1f7cf92bd3a6de01681be477d41" width="605" height="306" data-path="api-integrations/workos/generated_api_key.png" />

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

Once you have your **API Key**:

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

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/nango/1LpSm0pjw7wazfcb/api-integrations/workos/form.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=1LpSm0pjw7wazfcb&q=85&s=04b92dc66fcc6303781b1ea1500afcf3" style={{maxWidth: "450px" }} width="500" height="699" data-path="api-integrations/workos/form.png" />

You are now connected to WorkOS.