# Configure API Credentials

To configure the credentials of IBM X-Force Exchange, you should generate an API key and API password.
In order to generate those keys, you must have an IBM X-Force Exchange Account.
Then, follow the steps below:

1. Log in to the IBM X-Force Exchange website.
2. Click on the profile icon, and go to Settings.
3. Go to API Access tab, and generate an API key.
4. Copy your API key and API password, and enter it inside the API key and password fields.

**Note**: retain the API password for your records. You cannot request the API password again.
Also, provide a meaningful name for the API key.

Notice: Submitting indicators using the following commands of this integration might make the indicator data publicly available.
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See the vendor’s documentation for more details.