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# API key

Configure the API key entry in Remote Desktop Manager to store and manage service credentials using an API ID, API key, and tenant details.

The API key entry stores and manages service credentials that require an API ID and API key.

{% hint style="info" %}
To convert a ***Username and password*** entry to an API key, right-click the entry and select ***Edit (special actions)*** – ***Convert to*** – ***Convert to API key***.
{% endhint %}

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="200"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>SETTINGS</strong></td><td><strong>DESCRIPTION</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Name</strong></td><td>The name of the entry.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Folder</strong></td><td>The folder where the entry is located.</td></tr></tbody></table>

### General

<table><thead><tr><th width="220">SETTINGS</th><th>DESCRIPTION</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>API ID</strong></td><td>Identifier issued by the target service. Paste the exact value provided by the service.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>API key</strong></td><td>Enter the API key. Use the adjacent icon to reveal the key. It is unavailable when the <em><strong>Disable password saving in vaults</strong></em> system setting is enabled.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>URL</strong></td><td>Base URL or endpoint used by the service.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Tenant ID</strong></td><td>Identifier for multi-tenant services.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Type</strong></td><td>Service type or provider.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Valid from</strong></td><td>Start date when the key becomes valid. Shows <em><strong>Not set</strong></em> when empty. Click the clear button to remove the date.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Expiration date</strong></td><td>Date when the key expires. Shows <em><strong>Never</strong></em> when empty. Click the browse button to pick an expiration date, or the clear button to remove it.</td></tr></tbody></table>


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