# Get your API Keys

Get your API Keys to gain access to Verifone’s APIs and integrate with our services to create and manipulate transactions.

API keys are always linked to a user, so the API key inherits the permissions linked to the user and the assigned user roles.

## :closed\_lock\_with\_key: API Key security guidelines

* You can only copy an API key once. Store the API Key in a safe place.
* If you lose an API key, delete it and create a new one.
* API keys expire after 1 year.
* A user can create up to 5 API keys.

## API Key capabilities

You can use the API Keys to:

* Authenticate your applications against Verifone APIs
* Integrate with our checkout service
* Integrate with our eCommerce service (Verifone-hosted plugins, such as Shopify or WooCommerce)

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If you use a Verifone-hosted plugin, you must update your API keys in the plugin / eCommerce provider settings.
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## How to get your API keys

To obtain the keys, watch this short guided video tutorial:

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Or follow the steps below:

1. Log in to your Verifone Central account.
2. Navigate to the user settings in the top-right corner and select the **API Keys** option from the dropdown menu.<br>

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3. On the API Keys page, click the **Create API Key** button.<br>

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4. To copy the key, click the **Copy public key** button and paste it to a safe location. Once the key has been copied, the success message will appear in the bottom-right corner of your screen.<br>

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