### Generate an API token
To generate an API token, complete the following steps:
1. Go to the [Harness Platform](https://app.harness.io/).
2. On the left-hand navigation, click **My Profile**.
3. Click **+API Key**, enter a name for your key and then click **Save**.
4. Within the API Key tile, click **+Token**.
5. Enter a name for your token and click **Generate Token**.
**Important**: Make sure to save your token securely. Harness does not store the API token for future reference, so make sure to save your token securely before you leave the page.