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# How to create a Klaviyo Private API Key

In order to setup server-side tracking for Klaviyo, we'll need to have a Private API Key.

## Create a Klaviyo Private API Key

### Account settings

* Sign in to your [Klaviyo Account](https://www.klaviyo.com/login).
* Start by navigating to the Klaviyo homepage. Then, click on the "Account" button found in the lower left-hand corner of the page. 
* A new pop-up menu will appear; click on the "Settings" tab. 

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### API keys settings

* After accessing your account settings, select the "API Keys" tab from the left-hand menu.&#x20;
* Scroll to the section labeled "Private API Keys."&#x20;

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* In the upper right-hand corner of the Private API Keys box, find and click the "Create Private API Key" button.

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### Private API key details

* After clicking the "Create Private API Key" button, you'll be directed to a new page where you can input the necessary details for your new API Key.&#x20;
* Find the section labeled "Private API Key Name" and enter key name in the text box (eg: "TagFly"). Next, go to the section titled "Select Access Level" and choose the "Full Access Key" option.&#x20;
* Once you've filled out all the required information, click the "Create" button located in the upper right-hand corner of the screen.

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### Private API key confirmation

* Once you've created your Private API Key, you'll be directed to a confirmation page.&#x20;
* Head to the section titled "Your Private Key" and find the box containing your key.&#x20;
  * For example, a Private API Key might look like this: pk\_436db120d44347058e96d4832d3abed094.

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