> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs2.zenskar.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# How to manage API keys
Zenskar allows you to create API keys that can be used for authentication. A few scenarios where API key can be used for authentication are listed below:
* You can authenticate an API request to Zenskar by adding API key to the `x-api-key` request header.
* Third-party software such as Salesforce require Zenskar's API key for integration.
## Create an API key
1. In the side panel, click on the drop-up menu with your name.
2. Click on the **Settings** option on the drop-up menu.
3. On the **Settings** page, navigate to the **API Keys** tab.
4. Click on the **+ CREATE API KEY** button.
5. Enter a descriptive name for the key and click on the **GENERATE API KEY** button.
6. Click on the **Copy** button. Save the API key somewhere safe. The API key cannot be viewed or copied after this step.
## Delete an API key
1. In the side panel, click on the drop-up menu with your name.
2. Click on the **Settings** option on the drop-up menu.
3. On the **Settings** page, navigate to the **API Keys** tab.
4. Click on the kebab menu on the row containing the API key you wish to delete, and select the **Delete** option.