# Manage API Key

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Before you can view or revoke, a key must exist. See [Generate API Key](/direct-booking-api/additional-resources/generate-api-key.md).
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### View Key

Click **View Key** to display your API key. Keys are hidden by default to prevent accidental exposure.

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### Hide Key / Revoke Access

You will see the **Hide Key** and **Revoke Access** buttons below a generated key, after the **View Key** button is clicked.

Click **Revoke Access** to permanently invalidate your current key. Do this if your key is compromised or after completing a key rotation. A new key will not be generated automatically — you must generate one manually.

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