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# Copper - How do I link my account?

## Overview

To authenticate with Copper, you need one key piece of information:

1. **API Key** - Your Copper API Key

This guide will walk you through finding or creating those credentials within Copper.

### Prerequisites:

* You must set up an account with Copper.

#### Step 1: Finding Copper API Key

1. Log into your Copper account and navigate to `System settings` > `Integrations` > `API Keys` and click the `GENERATE API KEY` button.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/nango-wari-integration-config-credentials-api/aDoJmpAzlZ2rdIwa/integrations/all/copper-api-key/copper_key.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=aDoJmpAzlZ2rdIwa&q=85&s=b247f4bee2d80515e1da1159d3394f2d" width="1511" height="846" data-path="integrations/all/copper-api-key/copper_key.png" />

2. After generating a new token, securely copy your API Key. Also note your email address related to the API key.

#### Step 2: Connect Your Copper Account

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/nango-wari-integration-config-credentials-api/aDoJmpAzlZ2rdIwa/integrations/all/copper-api-key/nango_connect_ui.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=aDoJmpAzlZ2rdIwa&q=85&s=e92e545f48a8abdf8031e5b61d51f12f" width="1000" height="1392" data-path="integrations/all/copper-api-key/nango_connect_ui.png" />

To authenticate using your API credentials, navigate to the Copper authentication form.
Enter your credentials as follows:

* API Key: Your API key
* User Email: Your email that created the API Key

Click "Connect" to complete the authentication.