# API Keys

## Creating a Tenant API Key

Create and manage Tenant API Keys for access to your Tenant within the Contextual.io tenant workspace.

Steps to create a new Tenant API Key:

1. **Navigate to the API Keys Page**
   * Go to the Tenant API > API Keys page in your Contextual tenant workspace.
2. **Create a New API Key**
   * Click the **"+"** icon in the upper right corner of the data grid.
3. **Enter a Name**
   * **API Key Name**: Provide a friendly name for your API Key. This name will be displayed in various tables and lists.
   * **Format**: The name should consist of lowercase letters, numbers, and dashes, and can be up to 256 characters long.
   * **Note**: You can change this name at any time.
4. **Enter a Description**
   * **API Key Description**: Provide a description for your API Key to help identify its purpose.
   * **Format**: The description can include letters, numbers, spaces, dashes, and most special characters.
   * **Note**: The description can be modified at any time.
5. **Save Your API Key**
   * Once you have entered the required information, click the **Create** button to generate the API Key.

## Notes

* **Security**: Handle your Client Secret with care. Consider a process to rotate it periodically to maintain security.
* **Permissions**: Review and adjust permissions regularly to ensure they align with your security policies and usage needs.