# Create a CrowdStrike API Key

#### Step 1:

* Log in to your CrowdStrike Falcon User Interface as an admin level user.
* Select the Falcon Menu, select **Support**, and then select **API Clients** **and** **Keys**.

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* Select **Add new API client**. 

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#### **Step 2:**

* In **CLIENT NAME**, enter **Epiphany – Read Only**. 
* In **DESCRIPTION**, enter **CrowdStrike API Read-Only key for Epiphany**.
* Set these **API Scopes** to **READ**: 
  * **Detections**
  * **Hosts**
  * **Host Groups** 
  * **Prevention Policies** 
  * **Sensor Update Policies** 
  * **User Management**
  * **Vulnerabilities**
* Select **Add**.

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#### **Step 3:**

* The **API client created** form displays. It shows the **CLIENT ID** and **SECRET**. Write these down; it is the only time you will see them and you need to enter them in the next section.

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{% hint style="warning" %}
Be sure to write down the **CLIENT ID** and **SECRET** and keep them in a secure and safe location. You won't be able to retrieve them later. 
{% endhint %}