# Source: https://docs.ultravox.ai/gettingstarted/quickstart/apikeys.md

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# Creating an API Key

> Generate authentication keys for REST API access and voice agent deployment.

<Info>If you don't have an Ultravox account, you can sign up at [https://app.ultravox.ai](https://app.ultravox.ai). All new accounts get 30 free minutes of call time.</Info>

API keys must be managed using the Ultravox console. Once you have created an API key, you can use the REST API.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Sign-In">
    Make sure you are signed into you account at [https://app.ultravox.ai](https://app.ultravox.ai)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Go to Settings">
    In the left nav, click on Settings. Or navigate to [https://app.ultravox.ai/settings/](https://app.ultravox.ai/settings/).

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  </Step>

  <Step title="Click 'Generate New Key'">
    In the API Keys sections, click on "Generate New Key".

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  </Step>

  <Step title="Name the Key and Save">
    Create a name for your new API key and create it. Make sure you save the key in a secure secrets manager.

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  </Step>
</Steps>