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# Creating API Keys for a Brand
After creating a brand, issue API keys to authenticate API requests.
### How to create an API Key
* Navigate to the “Merchant brands” tab in your Business Office account and open the brand you created (click on it).
* Click “Create API Key”.
If you plan to send API requests only from specific IP addresses, list them in the “Allowed IPs” field.
After creation you will have access to:
* API Key
* Secret Key
These keys are required for creating orders and payouts, and calling any other API methods.
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