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# Get API credentials

> Create and manage store-scoped API keys.

## Prerequisites

* Active store in Merchant Admin
* Store owner or admin role

## Steps

### General API integration

1. Go to **Dashboard → API keys** (store-scoped)
2. Click **Create API key**
3. Copy the key immediately — it is shown only once
4. Store the key securely (format: `sk_live_EXAMPLE_DO_NOT_USE`)

### WooCommerce integration

1. Go to **Dashboard → Integrations → WooCommerce**
2. Generate a **connection key** (bootstrap key with `woocommerce:bootstrap` scope)
3. Use this key only in the WooCommerce plugin connect flow
4. After connect, the plugin receives a **dedicated key** automatically

<Warning>
  Bootstrap connection keys cannot create invoices. Use the dedicated key issued after connect.
</Warning>

## Expected result

You have a Bearer token for `Authorization: Bearer sk_live_EXAMPLE_DO_NOT_USE` requests to `https://api.meum.io`.

## Related pages

* [Authentication](/api-reference/authentication)
* [API key security](/security/api-key-security)
* [WooCommerce configuration](/woocommerce/configuration)