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title: Obtaining API Key
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Obtaining API Key

1. In Identity > Application Credentials, click on Create Application Credential. 2. Choose name, description, and expiration date & time.

!!! example

![](/compute/openstack/images/app_creds_1.png)

!!! tip

If you decide to select specific roles, you should always include at least the **member** role.
If you are planning to use the orchestration API, add the **heat_stack_owner** role as well and
check **Unrestricted**.

3. Download provided configuration files for the OpenStack CLI client.

!!! example

![](/compute/openstack/images/app_creds_2.png)

4. Install and configure OpenStack CLI client or use cloud tools.