## Panel API Key 

> [!WARNING]
> The use of Application API keys is **deprecated**; you should use **Client API keys**.

> [!TIP]
> Make sure the owner of the Client API key has access to the administrator panel.

1. Go to your `Pterodactyl` or `Pelican` Panel and navigate to the `Account Page`.

    <img alt="Home" src="https://usercontent.catto.pictures/hirzi/6d3e4c63-c5e8-4d94-9d78-07bb937b1dbd.png" width="400"/>

2. Click on the `API Credentials` button.

    <img alt="Account Page" src="https://usercontent.catto.pictures/hirzi/0a2327ee-243a-4dd1-86f4-549f1ab8a91c.png" width="400"/>

3. Fill in the `Description` and click the `Create` button.

    <img alt="Create Client API Key" src="https://usercontent.catto.pictures/hirzi/7fcf5b7e-0087-4cf2-9e57-fed01292fd10.png" width="400"/>

4. Copy the API key.

    <img alt="API Key" src="https://usercontent.catto.pictures/hirzi/267cf48a-7229-4bb6-8c77-7d0c0884f6ba.png" width="400"/>