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# Ashby - How do I link my account?

# Overview

To authenticate with Ashby, you need:

1. **API Key** - A key that grants Nango permission to interact with Ashby's APIs resources and services.

This guide will walk you through generating an API Key within Ashby.

### Prerequisites:

* You must have an Ashby account.

#### Step 1: Generating Your API Key

1. Go to [Admin > Integrations > API Keys](https://app.ashbyhq.com/admin/api/keys).
2. Click **+ New**.
3. Enter a name for your API key (e.g. "Nango Integration").
4. (Optional) Select an **Integration Partner** from the dropdown.
5. Use the checkboxes to assign **read** and/or **write** permissions to each module.
6. Hover over the *i* icon next to each module to see which endpoints it includes.
7. (Optional) Enable access to **confidential jobs**, if needed.
8. Click **Save and Continue** to finalize your key. An **API Key** will then be generated.

<Tip> If you misplace or forget your API key, you won’t be able to retrieve it later. You’ll need to create a new one.</Tip>

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

Once you have your **API Key**:

1. Open the form where you need to authenticate with Ashby.
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 Ashby.