> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.moxus.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Account and API keys

> Create, manage, protect, and rotate API keys for Moxus AI.

API keys authenticate programmatic requests and third-party clients. Treat them like access to your account quota.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open API keys">
    Sign in and go to the API keys page.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create a key">
    Set a name, optional quota limit, expiration time, model scope, and IP restrictions.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Copy the key">
    Store the `sk-` value securely. The full key may only be displayed once.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Security practices

* Use separate keys for development, production, and external clients.
* Set quota limits for temporary or third-party keys.
* Store keys in environment variables or a secret manager.
* Delete and recreate a key immediately if exposure is suspected.

<Warning>Never place API keys in browser frontend code or public repositories.</Warning>

## Next steps

* [Authentication](/en/guide/authentication)
* [Third-party clients](/en/integrations/clients)