> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.peopledatalabs.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Manage your API keys

> Create, roll, and archive PDL API keys in the API Dashboard.

You manage API keys on the [API Keys](https://dashboard.peopledatalabs.com/api-keys) page of the API Dashboard. To get there, click **Account** > **API Keys**.

## Prerequisites

* A PDL account. If you don't have one, [sign up for free](https://www.peopledatalabs.com/signup).

## Key limits

Each plan also allows you to have a certain number of active, unique API keys associated with your account:

| Plan Tier | Max Number of API Keys |
| :- | :- |
| Free | 1 |
| Pro | 3 |
| Enterprise | 5 |

These limits apply to your whole account and are shared by all users on your team. Archived keys don't count toward the limit. Enterprise customers who need more keys can contact their customer success manager.

## Create a new key

1. Go to [**Account** > **API Keys**](https://dashboard.peopledatalabs.com/api-keys).
2. Click **Create New Key**.
3. Enter a nickname so you can tell your keys apart, then click **Create Key**.

![Creating a new API key with a nickname from the API Keys page](https://mintcdn.com/peopledatalabs/2B0467ndUCrof5ON/images/docs/api-dashboard-create-api-key.gif?s=d2fbbf61ef67dd00ab32cb2d3b087a11)

If you've reached your plan's key limit, the dashboard prompts you to upgrade or archive a key instead.

## Roll a key

Rolling a key replaces it with a newly generated key. Roll a key if it's exposed or you think it's been compromised.

1. Go to [**Account** > **API Keys**](https://dashboard.peopledatalabs.com/api-keys).
2. On the key you want to roll, click **Manage Key**.
3. Click **Roll Key**, then confirm.

![Rolling an API key from the Manage Key menu on the API Keys page](https://mintcdn.com/peopledatalabs/2B0467ndUCrof5ON/images/docs/api-dashboard-roll-key.gif?s=de24d248341c30be99b333fd7f94844a)

> [!WARNING]
>
> The old key stops working. Update every integration that uses it with the new key.

## Archive a key

Archiving a key deactivates it. Archived keys appear on the **Archived** tab and don't count toward your key limit.

1. Go to [**Account** > **API Keys**](https://dashboard.peopledatalabs.com/api-keys).
2. On the key you want to archive, click **Manage Key**.
3. Click **Archive**, then confirm.

![Archiving an API key from the Manage Key menu on the API Keys page](https://mintcdn.com/peopledatalabs/2B0467ndUCrof5ON/images/docs/api-dashboard-archive-key.gif?s=01024e717ad6d6d431badf8011c9a2ce)

> [!NOTE]
>
> You can't archive your only active key, so the **Archive** option doesn't appear. To replace your only key, roll it instead.

You can also use the **Manage Key** menu to edit a key's nickname or view its rate limits.


## Related topics

- [Find your API key](https://docs.peopledatalabs.com/support/account/find-your-api-key.md)
- [Account and dashboard](https://docs.peopledatalabs.com/support/account/index.md)
- [Authentication](https://docs.peopledatalabs.com/docs/authentication.md)
- [Usage Limits](https://docs.peopledatalabs.com/docs/usage-limits.md)
- [Connect Your PDL API Key to Clay](https://docs.peopledatalabs.com/docs/clay-byok.md)