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title: "Manage API keys in IXM One"
slug: "manage-api-keys"
updated: 2026-06-22T13:27:21Z
published: 2026-08-19T08:37:12Z
canonical: "docs.grassfish.com/manage-api-keys"
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# Manage API keys in IXM One

> [!NOTE]
> ⚙️ For administrators

As an admin, you can specify API keys for IXM One users.

- These keys are necessary for interface authentication to external applications.
- With the interfaces, users can request and display specific information and server data. For example, they can request information on categories, player editions, licences, or locations.

## Generate API keys

To generate an API key, perform the following steps:

1. Go to **Administration > Permissions**.
2. In the **User management** pane, select the user.
3. Click **Edit**.
4. In the **Edit user** window, select **API key**.
5. Click **Generate new API key**.
6. Optionally, enter a description of the key.
7. Optionally, select **Set validity period** and specify a time range in which the API key is valid.
8. Click **Save** to save your changes.

## Lock API key generation

> [!NOTE]
> Note
> 
> If you lock API key generation:
> 
> - API keys can’t be created for the selected user.
> - All generated API keys of this user are removed.
> - A button to unlock API key generation will be available when you open the tab again.

To lock the API key generation, perform the following steps:

1. Go to **Administration > Permissions**.
2. In the **User management** pane, select the user.
3. Click **Edit**.
4. In the **Edit user** window, select **API key**.
5. Select **Lock API generation**.
6. Click **Save** to save your changes.