> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.4p.finance/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.4p.finance/en/credentials.md).

# Credentials

To integrate the **4P Finance** API into your system or platform, you need to have a **4P Finance** digital account.

Don't have an account?

[Click here to create your account](https://app.4p.finance/new-account)

Once you have access, you'll be able to obtain the API Key needed to communicate with the **4P Finance** API.

See below how to obtain your credentials.

### Obtaining your credential

After creating your account, [log in](https://app.4p.finance/login) to the platform to register your application and generate your API Key.

After logging in to the platform, follow these steps:

1. In the menu, under the API section, click **Create integration**.
2. In the form that appears, enter your application's name and its host/domain.
3. After filling it in, click **Register application**.
4. On the next screen, copy your API KEY to be used in your application's integration.

{% hint style="warning" %}
[**Before starting your integration, you need to contact our support team to request activation of your API Key.**](https://4p.finance/whatsapp-redirect)
{% endhint %}

To do this:

1. [Click here to talk to our support team via WhatsApp.](https://4p.finance/whatsapp-redirect)
2. Provide our support team with the email address used when registering your account.
3. Once validated, your API Key will be activated for use with the API.

{% hint style="danger" %}
Warning! Calls to the **4P Finance** API must be made from your application's back-end. This way, your API KEY will not be exposed.

**Never make calls to the 4P Finance API using your API KEY on the front-end of your web application / website.**
{% endhint %}

All set! Now that you have your API KEY, keep it somewhere safe and never share your key with third parties.