# API Setup: CUDO Compute

On the CUDO dashboard, click on the profile picture in the top right corner and click on "API Keys".

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Click the "Create an API Key" button to reveal a sidepanel that prompts for a key name.

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Input a name for your API key and click "Create API Key". You should see the sidepanel update to show you your new API key.

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You can now copy the key for safe keeping


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