# Authentication

In order to use the [Workers API](/toolhouse/developers/workers-api.md) you'll need to authenticate using a Toolhouse API key.

You can see the API key in the [API Keys section](https://toolhouse.app/settings/api-keys) or by navigating to your user menu and selecting **API Keys.**

The first API key is generated for you when you sign up for Toolhouse.

### Adding a new API key

1. Go to the [API Keys section](https://toolhouse.app/settings/api-keys) or by navigate to your user menu, then select **API Keys.**
2. In the **Generate new API key** section, type a name for your API Key. Give the key a recognizable name so you can reference it later
3. Click **Generate.**

### API key security

API Keys are encrypted both in transit and at rest in the Toolhouse platform.

{% hint style="info" %}
Toolhouse will never ask you to share API keys or other sensitive details.
{% endhint %}


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