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# Get API Credentials

1. Go to Akto Dashboard Settings
2. Navigate to CI/CD section in the left sidebar
3. Look for the "Tokens" section
4. Click "Generate Token" button if no tokens exist

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5. Copy the generated token - this will be your `AKTO_API_KEY`

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