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# MiniMax - How do I link my account?

# Overview

To authenticate with MiniMax, you will need:

1. **Group ID** - The unique identifier for your MiniMax account, linked to your account's privileges.
2. **API Key** - A secure key required for authenticating API requests.

This guide will walk you through retrieving your Group ID, generating an API key, and connecting to MiniMax via the Nango Connect UI.

### Prerequisites:

* You must have a registered account with MiniMax.
* You need access to your MiniMax account settings to retrieve the Group ID and generate an API key.

### Instructions:

#### Step 1: Retrieve Your Group ID

1. Log in to your MiniMax account.
2. Navigate to the **Account** tab and select **Your Profile** from the left menu.
3. Locate the **GroupID** field in the basic information. This is a 19-digit number.
4. Use the copy icon to copy the Group ID and save it securely.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/nango/uDZk6hrkY8wQj326/integrations/all/minimax/group_id.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=uDZk6hrkY8wQj326&q=85&s=314e3433b591ce9a9b33e9a0519090e2" width="2541" height="1198" data-path="integrations/all/minimax/group_id.png" />

#### Step 2: Generate an API Key

1. In the left menu, click on **API Keys**, then select **Create New Secret Key**.
2. Enter a name for the key in the provided field, then click **Create**.
3. A dialog box will appear with your API key. Use the copy icon to securely save the API key, as it will not be displayed again.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/nango/uDZk6hrkY8wQj326/integrations/all/minimax/api_key_creation.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=uDZk6hrkY8wQj326&q=85&s=1f02dfa08507482ed1b97d1e15fe1a17" width="2466" height="1188" data-path="integrations/all/minimax/api_key_creation.png" />

#### Step 3: Enter Credentials in the Nango Connect UI

Once you have the **Group ID** and **API Key**:

1. Open the Nango Connect UI.
2. Select **MiniMax** from the list of providers.
3. Enter the following details in the form:
   * **Group ID**: Paste the 19-digit Group ID you retrieved in Step 1.
   * **API Key**: Paste the API key you generated in Step 2.
4. Click **Connect**.

You are now connected to MiniMax.