> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.proxyscrape.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Account API overview

> What API keys are and how they work across ProxyScrape products.

API keys are long-lived, account-level credentials you use to authenticate with the ProxyScrape Account API. Use them for scripts, automation, and server-side integrations.

You can create and manage API keys from the **[dashboard](https://dashboard.proxyscrape.com/v2/account/api-keys)** or programmatically via the API. The dashboard is the easiest way to get started.

## What are API keys?

* **64-character secrets** — Each key is a 64-character string returned once when you create it. Store it securely; you cannot retrieve the full secret again.
* **Account-level** — Keys are tied to your ProxyScrape account (or subaccount) and can access multiple products according to the permissions you grant.
* **Multi-product** — A single key can have permissions for datacenter, residential, residential\_unlimited, SERP API, and subaccount management, depending on what your account is allowed to use.

## Next steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Create a key" icon="plus" href="/api/account/create">
    Create your first API key from the dashboard or via the API.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Authentication" icon="key" href="/api/account/authentication">
    How to send your API key (api-token header) and base URL.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Manage keys" icon="gear" href="/api/account/lifecycle">
    View, edit, regenerate, or revoke keys from the dashboard or API.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Permissions" icon="list" href="/api/account/permissions">
    How permissions work and how to choose them.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>