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# lemlist - How do I link my account?
# Overview
To authenticate with lemlist, you will need:
1. **API Key** - A key that grants secure access to the API, enabling authorized applications to interact with lemlist resources and services.
This guide will walk you through generating your **API Key** within lemlist.
### Prerequisites:
* You must have an account with lemlist.
### Instructions:
#### Step 1: Generating your API Key
1. Sign in to your [lemlist](https://app.lemlist.com/) account.
2. In the left navigation menu, click on your profile, then select **Settings**.
3. Navigate to the **Integrations** section and click the **Generate** button to create a new API key.
4. In the pop-up that appears, enter a name for your API key, then click **Create Key**.
5. Your API key will be generated successfully.
#### Step 2: Enter credentials in the Connect UI
Once you have your **API Key**:
1. Open the form where you need to authenticate with lemlist.
2. Enter your **API Key** in its respective field.
3. Submit the form, and you should be successfully authenticated.
You are now connected to lemlist.