# Authentication

For Security reasons we don't allow long term tokens so the only allowed method consists on the Cloud Plans Portal Login and then obtaining a \<up to> 30 minutes token (the session max time).

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It is not possible to have long term API Keys in the Public distribution. If you need it, use the contact Support zone to ask for a Private deployment (there are some personalizations such as long term tokens disassociated.
{% endhint %}

* Login in&#x20;
* Go to the up Nav Bar and look for the "user" icon

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* Once clicked, you should get an \<API Key> option. Click on it.
* Copy the API Key provided in the alert message and proceed with your operations over the API.


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