# Access Keys

Secure authentication tokens for InstaGen API access.

## Key Features

* **Secure Authentication**: Encrypted tokens
* **Usage Tracking**: Monitor consumption per key
* **Multiple Keys**: Create up to maximum allowed
* **Key Management**: Enable/disable, edit, delete

## Key Information

Each key shows:

* **Name**: User-defined identifier
* **Token**: Access key (read-only)
* **Status**: Active or disabled
* **Description**: Optional notes
* **Last Used**: Most recent usage
* **Usage Count**: Total requests

## Security Best Practices

* Keep keys confidential
* Don't share in public repositories
* Use different keys for different apps
* Rotate keys regularly

## Next Steps

* [Create Your First Key](overview-2/create-key)
* [Learn Key Management](overview-2/manage-keys)
