# Authentication [Weaviate Cloud (WCD)](/go/console?utm_content=cloud) uses [RBAC (Role-Based Access Control)](../authorization-and-authentication/weaviate-configuration-rbac.md) to manage authentication. Below, you can find guides on how to create, edit, rotate and delete API keys for accessing Weaviate Cloud. ### Create an API key If you don't have an existing API key, you'll need to create one. Follow these steps to find the API keys section and create a new key if necessary: [Embedded content embed](https://app.guideflow.com/embed/dkd8z43f9r) :::accordion{title="Steps to create a new API key"} To create an API key, follow these steps: 1. Open the [Weaviate Cloud console](/go/console?utm_content=cloud) and [select your cluster](status.md#select-a-cluster). 2. Navigate to the `API Keys` section, found in the `Cluster details` panel. 3. If you need a new API key, click the `New key` button. 4. In the `Create API Key` form, provide a descriptive name for your key. 5. Choose the role for this API key. You can either select an existing role like `admin` or `viewer`, or [create a new role](authorization.md) with specific permissions. 6. Click the `Create key` button. 7. **Important:** This is the only time your API key will be displayed. Make sure to copy it or download it and store it in a secure location immediately after creation. You will not be able to retrieve the full key again. ::: ### Rotate an API key Rotating an API key allows you to generate a new key while invalidating the old one, enhancing security. [Embedded content embed](https://app.guideflow.com/embed/zkloxd4iok) :::accordion{title="Steps to rotate an API key"} To rotate an API key, follow these steps: 1. Open the [Weaviate Cloud console](/go/console?utm_content=cloud). 2. [Select your cluster](status.md#select-a-cluster) and navigate to the `API Keys` section. 3. Locate the API key you want to rotate and click the `Rotate` button next to it. 4. A confirmation dialog will appear, explaining that the old key will be invalidated. Click `Rotate key` to proceed. 5. **Important:** This is the only time your API key will be displayed. Make sure to copy it or download it and store it in a secure location immediately after creation. You will not be able to retrieve the full key again. ::: ### Edit an API key Editing an API key allows you to modify its assigned roles. To edit an API key for a cluster: [Embedded content embed](https://app.guideflow.com/embed/er5dj20t6k) :::accordion{title="Steps to rotate an API key"} To edit an API key's roles and permissions, follow these steps: 1. Open the [Weaviate Cloud console](/go/console?utm_content=cloud). 2. [Select your cluster](status.md#select-a-cluster) and navigate to the `API Keys` section. 3. Locate the API key you want to edit and click the `Edit` button next to it. 4. In the `Edit API key` form, you can modify the key's description/name. 5. You can also update the roles associated with this API key. Choose from the existing roles or [assign different roles](authorization.md). 6. Click the `Save` button to apply your changes. ::: ### Delete an API key To delete an API key, follow these steps: [Embedded content embed](https://app.guideflow.com/embed/1pzvzx6bvr) :::accordion{title="Steps to delete an API key"} To delete an API key, follow these steps: 1. Open the [Weaviate Cloud console](/go/console?utm_content=cloud). 2. [Select your cluster](status.md#select-a-cluster) and navigate to the `API Keys` section. 3. Locate the API key you want to delete and click the `Trash can` button next to it. 4. A confirmation dialog will appear. Enter the necessary text (usually the API key name or a confirmation phrase) to confirm the deletion. 5. Click on the `Delete key` button. ::: ## Further resources - [Manage authorization in WCD](authorization.md) - [RBAC documentation](../authorization-and-authentication/weaviate-configuration-rbac.md) ## Support If you use **Weaviate Cloud** (Database cluster(s) or Weaviate product in the cloud) or have a self-hosted support package, open a ticket in the [Support Portal](https://support.weaviate.io) or email [Weaviate support](mailto\:support@weaviate.io) directly. To add a [support plan](https://weaviate.io/support-plans), contact [Weaviate sales](https://weaviate.io/pricing#contact-sales). Use the **Support Portal** for direct help from the Weaviate team: open and track tickets, and we'll respond in line with your support plan. The **Community Forum** is open to everyone, and a great place to ask questions, get help with your cluster, and connect with other developers. For all the ways to get help, see the [Support overview](../support/overview.md). ::::card-grid :::card{title="Weaviate Support Portal" href="https://support.weaviate.io" icon="headset"} Direct help from the Weaviate team for Weaviate Cloud. 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To receive a synthesized, source-cited answer instead of crawling page by page, append the `?ask=` query parameter to any page URL on this site: /guides/quickstart?ask=how+do+I+authenticate Optional parameters: - `&goal=` steers the answer toward your objective (e.g. `&goal=write+a+python+client`). - `&version=