> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://nango.dev/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# Help Scout - How do I link my account?
# Overview
To authenticate with Help Scout, you need one key piece of information:
1. **API Key** - Your Help Scout Work API Key
This guide will walk you through finding or creating those credentials within Help Scout.
### Prerequisites:
* You must set up an account with Help Scout.
#### Step 1: Finding Help Scout API Key
1. Log into your Help Scout account.
2. Each user has a Docs API key. To generate, view, or regenerate the API key, click the "person" icon on the top right of your account, next to the search, then click `Your Profile`.
3. Next, click the `Authentication` link in the menu on the left and select the `API Keys` tab.
Note: If you don't see an API key in your profile, it's because you haven't been granted the "Docs: Create new, edit settings & Collections" permission by the Account Owner or an Administrator.
4. Store your API key securely.
#### Step 2: Connect Your Help Scout Account
To authenticate using your API credentials, navigate to the Help Scout authentication form.
Enter your credentials as follows:
* API Key: Your Help Scout API Key
Click "Connect" to complete the authentication.