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# Creating a new API key

API keys are used to authorise your account to make requests to the Mobivate API. Each API key is associated with specific permissions and optional restrictions to help you control how it is used.

To create a new API key, follow these steps:

1. Log into your [Mobivate](https://www.hub.mobivate.com) account.
2. Click the **cog icon** in the top-right corner of the page.
3. Click on **User Profile.**
4. Navigate to the **API Keys** tab.
5. Click **New API Key**.

#### Permissions

Each API key can be configured with specific permissions that determine which actions it can perform within the Mobivate platform. Permission requirements will vary depending on your use case, so we recommend enabling only what you need.

#### Allowed IPs (IP Ranges)

You can restrict an API key so it is only usable from specific IP addresses or IP ranges.\
If you do not wish to apply any IP restrictions, we recommend selecting **Anywhere (IPv4)**.

#### Daily Message Limit

You may optionally set a daily message limit to cap the number of messages that can be sent using an API key.

A value of **0** means no limit (recommended by default).

{% hint style="info" %}
Daily limits reset automatically at **midnight UTC**.
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#### Receipt URL

If you want to receive delivery notifications for SMS messages outside of the Mobivate platform, you can provide a receipt (callback) URL here.\
\
If left empty, no external delivery notifications will be sent.

#### Storing your API key

When a new API key is created, you will have the option to **copy** it to your clipboard or **download** it.

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For security reasons, your API key is only shown once at creation time. If you lose or forget your key, it cannot be retrieved and a new API key will need to be generated.
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