> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://tronpulse.gitbook.io/tronpulse/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://tronpulse.gitbook.io/tronpulse/developer/api-key.md).

# Api Key

Before accessing the API functionalities, you'll need to generate an API key. Navigate to the [Dashboard ](/tronpulse/dashboard/connect-to-dashboard.md)and proceed to the **Developer** page. Click on '**Generate your API Key**' to create your unique access key.

<figure><img src="/files/ccp6JAfNh4URN6YKZ647" alt=""><figcaption><p>Developer Page</p></figcaption></figure>