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# API Keys

To interact with Macrocosmos subnets programmatically, you'll need a personal API key.

### Step 1: Organise your credits

1. Head to [app.macrocosmos.ai](https://app.macrocosmos.ai) and login.
2. Click to Macrocosmos logo icon at the top left corner of the screen\
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3. In the dropdown menu, select **`Payments and credit`.**
4. Provide your credit card details in order to access the account management and **Constellation API Key Dashboard.**

### Step 2: Generate Your Personal API Key

1. From the home menu and select **`Account Settings`.**

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2. Click to the API Keys tab and create a new key.
3. Copy the generated API key immediately and save it in a secure location , you **won’t be able to view it again**.

You can now use this key to interact with **all Macrocosmos services** from your preferred coding environment.

### You’re Ready!

With your API key and credits in place, you’re ready to build with Macrocosmos!