# Create new api key

Create a new API key for programmatic access to the DeltaDeFi trading API. API keys provide a more permanent authentication method compared to JWT tokens.

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## Create new API key

> Create new API key

```json
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```

## Important Notes

{% hint style="warning" %}
**Security Warning:**

* Creating a new API key will invalidate your previous API key.
* Never share your API key or commit it to version control.
  {% endhint %}

{% hint style="info" %}
**Authentication:** You can authenticate this request using:

* Your current API key in the `X-API-KEY` header
  {% endhint %}


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