# Applying for API Key

Select a client and fill in the information to apply for an API Key.

Example:

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Field Description:

<table><thead><tr><th width="155">Parameter</th><th width="87">Type</th><th width="135">Requirement</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>API Key Name</td><td>String</td><td>Required</td><td>API Key name</td></tr><tr><td>Effective Date</td><td>Date</td><td>Required</td><td>The start date from which the API Key can be used to call APIs.</td></tr><tr><td>Expiry Date</td><td>Date</td><td>Required</td><td>The last date until which the API Key can be used to call APIs.</td></tr><tr><td>Use Quota (-1 = unlimited)</td><td>String</td><td>Required</td><td>The maximum number of API calls allowed. If the value is -1, there is no usage limit.</td></tr><tr><td>Description</td><td>String</td><td>Required</td><td>The purpose or usage description of the API Key.</td></tr><tr><td>Select API</td><td>String</td><td>Required</td><td>Check the APIs to be associated with this API Key.</td></tr></tbody></table>
