> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.xroute.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Access Credentials

> Create and manage system access keys, copy secret tokens, and control resource authorization scopes.

The **Access Credentials** page (`https://xroute.ai/personal/keys`) allows you to generate and manage secret API keys used by applications, backend services, and coding agents to authenticate against XRoute endpoints.

![Access Credentials](https://mintcdn.com/aaa-fac9ff58/ZSwjhSxfbQOFBUl0/images/console/credentials.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=ZSwjhSxfbQOFBUl0\&q=85\&s=7c3e2df7691b15020dd5b6bd37f66397)

XRoute Access Credentials management interface

## Default Key

Upon account registration, XRoute automatically creates a primary credential named **`default`**:

* **Key Format**: Starts with `sk-` followed by an encrypted hexadecimal token.
* **Resource Scope**: By default, it dynamically inherits all resource permissions assigned to your account and joined resource groups.
* **Actions**:
  * Click the **Eye icon** to view the unmasked key or click **Copy** to copy the secret key to your clipboard.
  * View the creation timestamp and authorized resource groups.

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## Creating New API Keys

To isolate credentials across distinct environments (e.g. Production vs. Staging) or different applications:

1. Click **Create** at the top right of the credentials card.
2. In the modal, provide a descriptive **Credential Name** (e.g. `claude-code-cli`, `cursor-ide`, `prod-backend`).
3. Set resource permission scope:
   * **Dynamic follow**: Automatically gains access to all models enabled for your account.
   * **Custom scope**: Bind this credential strictly to specific resource groups or models.
4. Click **Confirm** to generate the new API key.

> [!WARNING]
>
> Always treat your `sk-...` API keys as sensitive credentials. Never commit them to public version control repositories or expose them in client-side browser bundles.


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