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

# API Keys

> API keys are used to authenticate requests to the Datazone API. You can create and manage your API keys from the Datazone dashboard.

<Note>
  API Keys is only available for the Professional and Enterprise plans. Check the [plans](https://www.datazone.co/pricing) for more information.
</Note>

## Overview

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1. Click **Settings** in the top right corner session context menu.
2. Click **API Keys** in the left sidebar.
3. Click **Create** to create a new API key.
4. Enter a name for the API key and click **Create**.
5. Copy the API key with `dz-xxxxxx` format and store it in a secure place.

## Usage

You can use the API key to authenticate requests to the Datazone API. You can pass the API key in the `x-api-key` header.

```bash theme={null}
curl -X GET "https://app.datazone.co/api/v1/dataset/list" -H "x-api-key: dz-xxxxxx"
```