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title: "API key management for SMP"
slug: "api-key-management-for-smp"
updated: 2026-02-03T10:06:55Z
published: 2026-02-03T10:06:55Z
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# API key management for SMP

The NordLayer Service Management Portal has an API key feature that gives partners a secure and easy way to manage API keys. Partners can use this self-service tool to securely generate, and revoke their keys from a simple interface.

Owners can use this feature to control their integrations with advanced tools like one-time key visibility and secure storage. It also allows for smooth key rotation without any downtime, so critical integrations are never interrupted.

## What is an API key?

An API key is a unique authentication token that acts as a digital credential, allowing secure access to NordLayer's services and data. Think of it as a secure password specifically designed for applications and automated systems to communicate with NordLayer's API endpoints.

For partners, API keys serve several critical functions:

- **Automated client management**: API keys enable MSPs to create client organizations, retrieve account details and statuses, and track license usage.
- **Secure access control**: API keys provide a secure method for MSP applications to access NordLayer services without requiring human credentials, reducing the risk of password-related security breaches.

## How to generate a new API key

1. Log in to the NordLayer **Service Management Portal** and in the left-hand side panel, click on the **Integrations** tab.

![1-API keys functionality.png](https://cdn.document360.io/fc1049cd-8f71-4b89-b9b8-dbca9fdcdd16/Images/Documentation/1-API%20keys%20functionality.png)

1. In the **Integrations** tab, select **Custom**

![Custom → API Keys (1).png](https://cdn.document360.io/fc1049cd-8f71-4b89-b9b8-dbca9fdcdd16/Images/Documentation/Custom%20%E2%86%92%20API%20Keys%20(1).png)

1. Click an arrow icon **>** to enter custom API keys management screen.

![2-API keys functionality.png](https://cdn.document360.io/fc1049cd-8f71-4b89-b9b8-dbca9fdcdd16/Images/Documentation/2-API%20keys%20functionality.png)

1. In the API keys screen click the **Create API key** button.

![3-API keys functionality.png](https://cdn.document360.io/fc1049cd-8f71-4b89-b9b8-dbca9fdcdd16/Images/Documentation/3-API%20keys%20functionality.png)

1. In the form that appears enter a name for your API key and specify when it will expire.
2. Once completed, the API key will be generated, you can paste it into your code or the relevant application settings where the API key is needed.

For full specifications, download the complete API documentation: [NordLayer MSP API Documentation](https://cdn.document360.io/fc1049cd-8f71-4b89-b9b8-dbca9fdcdd16/Images/Documentation/NordLayer%20MSP%20API%20Documentation.pdf)

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