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# Connect Cohere with API Key – StackOne Hub

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

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  <h2>Generate Your API Key</h2>

  <p>Create an API key in the Cohere Dashboard to authenticate your connection.</p>

  <Steps>
    <Step title="Access the Cohere Dashboard">
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        <p>Navigate to the API Keys section in your Cohere account.</p>

        <ul>
          <li>Sign in to your <a href="https://dashboard.cohere.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Cohere Dashboard</a></li>
          <li>Click <strong>API Keys</strong> in the left sidebar under "Platform"</li>
        </ul>
      </div>
    </Step>

    <Step title="Create a New API Key">
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        <p>Generate a new key based on your usage needs.</p>

        <ul>
          <li>For testing: Click <strong>+ New Trial key</strong> or <strong>+ Create Trial key</strong> (free, rate-limited, not for commercial use)</li>
          <li>For production: Click <strong>+ New Production key</strong> under Production keys section</li>
          <li>Enter a name for your key to identify it later</li>
        </ul>
      </div>
    </Step>

    <Step title="Copy Your API Key">
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        <p>Securely copy your API key for use in your connection.</p>

        <ul>
          <li>Click the copy icon next to your key to copy it</li>
          <li><strong>Important:</strong> Store your API key securely - it provides access to your Cohere account</li>
          <li>You can view, rename, or delete keys from this page at any time</li>
        </ul>
      </div>
    </Step>
  </Steps>
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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="/guides/accounts-section#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="/guides/accounts-section">Accounts</a> page.</p>
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