# Getting API keys

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For taking payments and making payouts, a distinct API key has to be made available.
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#### Payment API key

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1\. Create Merchant or open the Settings tab in the Merchant (step 2)

2\. In the Settings tab сopy Merchant ID. Enter the URL and Description fields and click Submit.

3\. Confirm the domain using one of the following methods

4\. Wait for the merchant's moderation

5\. You will be able to copy API key and Merchant ID late

#### Payout API key

1\. Open the Settings section of your account

2\. Bind two-factor authentication if you haven't already done it

3\. Go to the - Business settings

4\. Generate - Payout key (Remember withdrawals will be temporarily blocked for 24 hours after generating a new payout API key)

5\. Done!
