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Your application authenticates every API request with an API key. You generate this key from the NBQ Studio.
The API Key section is locked until you have added at least 10 active questions to your instance. Once that threshold is reached, the section unlocks automatically.

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How to generate

1

Go to the API Key area

Open your Zelinqa NBQ Studio and click API Key in the navigation.
2

Click Generate Key

A new key is created immediately.
3

Copy the key now

The key is displayed only once. Copy it and store it in a secure location before closing the page.
The API key is shown only once. If you close the page without copying it, you must revoke the key and generate a new one.

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Key format

Every NBQ Engine API key starts with nbq_live_:

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Store the key safely

Never put the key directly in your code. Use an environment variable:
Then reference it in your application code via os.environ["NBQ_API_KEY"] or equivalent.

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Use the key in API requests

Pass the key in the Authorization header of every request:
See API Key Safety for full security guidance.