# Generating an API token
### How to generate an API token
1. Select My Profile from the registry header dropdown.
2. Select API Token Management.
3. Select Generate New Token.
3. Adjust the Name and Expiry date fields as desired.
3. Adjust the permissions to read and write as desired.
3. Select Create Token.
6. Your API key will be generated, along with instructions on how to use it, and examples. Save it somewhere, as it will not reappear if you go back or close the web page.
