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Only Organization owners can create and manage API keys. Keys are not tied to individual users and remain valid even if the creator leaves the organization.

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Log in to the Elastic Cloud Console

Navigate to the Elastic Cloud Console and log in with your credentials.

Elastic Cloud login

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Generate a Cloud API key

Create an API key for authenticating with the Elastic Cloud REST API.

1

Open the Organization page

From the Cloud home page, click your avatar in the top-right corner and select Organization from the dropdown menu.

Organization dropdown
2

Navigate to the API keys tab

On the Organization page, select the API keys tab in the left-hand sidebar to view and manage your API keys.

API keys tab
3

Create a new API key

Click Create API key and fill in the required details.

  • Enter a descriptive Name (e.g. “StackOne Integration”).
  • Set an Expiration period (up to 1 year).
  • Enable the Organization owner role and set the API Access dropdown to Cloud API.
  • Click Create API key.
Create API key form
4

Copy the API key

The API key is displayed only once after creation. Copy it immediately and store it securely.

  • If you lose the key, you must create a new one.
  • Use the copy icon next to the key value to copy it to your clipboard.
Copy API key

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Linking the Account from the Hub

1

Navigate to the Hub

Use one of the three Linking Account Methods to access the Hub.
2

Fill out the fields

Fill out the following fields using details from your provider:
  • API Key
3

Connect

  • Click Connect
  • If applicable, the provider will redirect you to a sign-in or authorization page. Complete the provider’s authorization flow.
  • Once authorization is successful, you will see a confirmation popup

If the account linking is successful, you will see the newly linked account in your Accounts page.