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# API Credentials

API Credentials are essential for integrating with SignStation's API services. Before calling any API, you need to have a secret key that authenticates your application and ensures secure communication between your system and SignStation.

1. Navigate to **Settings** from the sidebar.
2. Select **API Credentials**.
This section allows you to view, create, and manage all your API authentication credentials.

## Viewing API Credentials

The API Credentials page displays a table showing all the credentials you have created. The table includes the following information:

| Column | Description |
|--------|-------------|
| **Credential Name** | The unique name you assigned to the credential. |
| **Client ID** | The unique identifier used to authenticate API requests. |
| **Client Secret** | The secret key associated with the credential (hidden for security reasons). |
| **Created At** | The date and time when the credential was created. |
| **Status** | Indicates whether the credential is active or inactive. |

## Create Credential

To create a new API credential for your application:

1. Click the **+Create Credential** button at the top of the API Credentials page. A pop-up window will appear.

2. **Enter Credential Name**: Provide a meaningful name for your credential.
   - **Important**: The credential name must be 6-64 characters long.
   - Only use alphanumeric characters, underscores (_), and hyphens (-).
   - Do not use spaces or special characters.

3. Click **Create Credential** to generate the secret key.

4. **Save Your Client Secret**: Once created, the client secret key will be displayed **only once**.
   - **Critical**: Make sure to copy and store it securely for later use.
   - You will not be able to view this secret again after closing the window.

5. Click **I have saved the credentials securely** to close the window and complete the process.

> **Info — NOTE**
>
> The client secret is shown only once during creation. If you lose it, you will need to delete the credential and create a new one.

## More Options

Each credential in the table has a three-dot menu (⋮) that provides additional actions:

### Copy Client ID

Click this option to quickly copy the Client ID associated with the credential to your clipboard. This is useful when configuring API integrations.

### Delete Credentials

Click this option to permanently delete the corresponding credential. Use this when a credential is no longer needed or has been compromised.

> **Warning**
>
> Deleting a credential cannot be undone. Any applications using this credential will immediately lose API access.