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# Connect Abacus.AI with API Key – StackOne Hub

> Link a Abacus.AI account in the StackOne Hub using API Key. End-user guide to authorize the integration and start using Abacus.AI actions.

<Warning>The API key is shown only once at creation time. Copy and store it securely.</Warning>

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  <h2>Generate an API key</h2>

  <p>Create an API key from your Abacus.AI account settings to connect with StackOne.</p>

  <Steps>
    <Step title="Sign in to Abacus.AI">
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        <p>Sign in to your <a href="https://abacus.ai/app" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Abacus.AI account</a>.</p>

        <ul>
          <li>Click your profile icon in the top-right corner and select <strong>Settings</strong>.</li>
        </ul>
      </div>
    </Step>

    <Step title="Open Profile & Billing">
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        <p>In the settings menu, select <strong>Profile & Billing</strong>.</p>

        <ul>
          <li>Click <strong>Enable API Metering</strong> if API access is not already enabled.</li>
        </ul>
      </div>
    </Step>

    <Step title="Open the API Keys page">
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        <p>Click the <strong>API Keys</strong> link to open the API Keys dashboard.</p>
      </div>
    </Step>

    <Step title="Create the API key">
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        <p>Click <strong>Create API Key</strong> to generate a new key.</p>

        <ul>
          <li>Optionally add a tag to identify the key (e.g. `StackOne`).</li>
          <li>Format: the key begins with `s2_`.</li>
          <li>Copy the key immediately — it is shown only once.</li>
          <li>Store it securely for use later.</li>
        </ul>
      </div>
    </Step>
  </Steps>
</section>

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  <h2>Linking the Account from the Hub</h2>

  <Steps>
    <Step title="Navigate to the Hub">
      Use one of the three <a href="/connect/managing-connectors/linking-accounts">Linking Account Methods</a> to access the Hub.
    </Step>

    <Step title="Fill out the fields">
      Fill out the following fields using details from your provider:

      <ul>
        <li><strong>API Key</strong></li>
      </ul>
    </Step>

    <Step title="Connect">
      <ul>
        <li>Click <strong>Connect</strong></li>
        <li>If applicable, the provider will redirect you to a sign-in or authorization page. Complete the provider's authorization flow.</li>
        <li>Once authorization is successful, you will see a confirmation popup</li>
      </ul>
    </Step>
  </Steps>

  <p>If the account linking is successful, you will see the newly linked account in your <a href="/gateway/concepts/linked-accounts">Accounts</a> page.</p>
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