# Generating Private Key

* The first part to get started with using solidityscan apis we need to generate the api keys.
* So for that head to the solidityscan dashboard and select the Private Api Key button from the side bar.
* After that click on the Generate Key button to generate key.

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**Make sure to copy your personal access token in a secure place now, next time you visit the access token will be hidden.**