# Prerequisites

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**API key**: To get an API key, you must have a **Dentity** enterprise account.  If you haven't already done so, please create an account on [`this site`](https://business.dentity.com/auth/sign-up/).
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### **Create a Credential Template in Dentity Enterprise Account**

After an enterprise account has been created, a credential issuer will need to create a valid template before you can get an **API key**.

* On main page, select "**Issue and Verify Credentials"**
* In the top navigation bar, select "**Credentials**"
* Click on "**Create New Credential**"
* Now, the issuer will need to create a credential template.  Fill in all required fields and add any custom data fields to your credential.  Select “Create Credential” after you’ve finished 

### **Get an API key** 

After a credential template has been successfully created, click "**Issue Credential**".  Click "**Get API Key**" to get your **API key**.  You can copy your **API key** using the copy icon.


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