---
title: "Create Api Key"
method: POST
path: "/external-api-keys/"
tags: ["external-api-keys"]
---

# Create Api Key

`POST /external-api-keys/`

Create a new external API key. Returns the plaintext key once — store it securely.

## Query parameters

- `org_name` string, required

## Response `200`

Successful Response

- CreateApiKeyResponse
  - `key_id` string, required
  - `org_name` string, required
  - `key_prefix` string, required
  - `is_active` boolean, required
  - `created_at` string, date-time, nullable
  - `plaintext_key` string, required

## Other responses

- `404` — Not found
- `422` — Validation Error

---

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