> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](/llms.txt)

# Create credential (API key)

Create a credential (API key) to use GS2.



To call GS2 APIs, you need authentication information (credentials).
There are two ways to create credentials.

For beginners, we recommend using the **Management Console**, as the procedure is more intuitive.

- [Create using the Management Console]()
- [Create using GS2-Deploy]()




- [GS2-Deploy](/get_start/tutorial/setup_credential/deploy/)
  
- [Management Console](/get_start/tutorial/setup_credential/ui/)