> ## Documentation Index
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# Where Do I Find My Project Keys?

## Where can I find my project keys in the Galileo application?

When using Galileo there are three different types of keys that you may use.

1. Galileo API Key (`GALILEO_API_KEY`)
2. Galileo Project ID (`GALILEO_PROJECT`)
3. Galileo Log stream (`GALILEO_LOG_STREAM`)

These keys help to connect your application to Galileo's services.

Let's break down what each key does and where to find it within the UI.

### Galileo API key

You will need your Galileo API key to be able to send traces to a Log stream fro your applications or run experiments in code.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Select the user menu">
    Select the user menu in the bottom left.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/v2galileo/TNUL4uuXjfUIrPAG/references/faqs/user-menu.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=TNUL4uuXjfUIrPAG&q=85&s=cdf8f8629a45de99063c2118a9bd8cf1" alt="The user menu" width="1329" height="874" data-path="references/faqs/user-menu.webp" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open the API keys page">
    Select **API Keys** from the user menu.

    <Columns cols={2}>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/v2galileo/nqnGGlDsmS9FoU5y/references/faqs/user-menu-api-key.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=nqnGGlDsmS9FoU5y&q=85&s=06f42754ac4e58ba659c3d42eff461d7" alt="The API key menu" width="674" height="552" data-path="references/faqs/user-menu-api-key.webp" />
    </Columns>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create a new API key">
    Select the **+Create new key** button to create a new API key.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/v2galileo/nqnGGlDsmS9FoU5y/references/faqs/create-new-api-key-button.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=nqnGGlDsmS9FoU5y&q=85&s=1900c4f534029162be9f6a2be36aa111" alt="The create new API key button" width="1480" height="348" data-path="references/faqs/create-new-api-key-button.webp" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Name your API key">
    Give your API key a name, and optionally set an expiry date. By default API keys expire after a year.

    <Columns cols={2}>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/v2galileo/nqnGGlDsmS9FoU5y/references/faqs/create-api-key-dialog.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=nqnGGlDsmS9FoU5y&q=85&s=203dbd9b397363dc7327f0ba2a85b972" alt="The create API key dialog" width="1192" height="844" data-path="references/faqs/create-api-key-dialog.webp" />
    </Columns>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Copy your API key">
    Copy your API key and store it somewhere safe. You will not be able to see this key again.

    <Columns cols={2}>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/v2galileo/nqnGGlDsmS9FoU5y/references/faqs/created-api-key.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=nqnGGlDsmS9FoU5y&q=85&s=a85481cbacb5ca2241617f4875db5305" alt="The created API key" width="1194" height="646" data-path="references/faqs/created-api-key.webp" />
    </Columns>
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Where do I find my Galileo project ID?

Your Galileo Project ID is the name of the project you create.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/v2galileo/TWxseXCnsfLU-YxX/images/create-new-project-project-key.gif?s=dbd03b910a6d36d5f619ea3b9285da07" alt="How to create a new project key." width="2000" height="1142" data-path="images/create-new-project-project-key.gif" />

### Where do I find my Galileo Log stream?

The Galileo Log stream identity is the name of the specific Log stream that you are looking to record your logs in.

To create a Log stream, first select the project you'd want to create a Log stream from.
Then, select `Connect your app` from the project home screen.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/v2galileo/TWxseXCnsfLU-YxX/images/create-new-log-stream.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=TWxseXCnsfLU-YxX&q=85&s=f2cc9df75f2b63f5928e1257f00f4841" alt="Click Connect your app to create a new Log stream" width="3852" height="2418" data-path="images/create-new-log-stream.png" />

Once you've selected the `Connect your app` button, you'll see a modal pop up, select `Create Log stream`

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/v2galileo/TWxseXCnsfLU-YxX/images/create-log-stream-2.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=TWxseXCnsfLU-YxX&q=85&s=31a3dd29e939f8cb88b3597d09c1f26b" alt="Click Create Log stream to continue creating Log stream" width="3290" height="1850" data-path="images/create-log-stream-2.png" />.

Galileo will create a default Log stream with the key `my_log_stream` please be aware that this key is case-sensitive.

You can create additional Log streams for the same project by navigating to the left-hand side of the screen, toggling down and selecting the `Create Log stream` button.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/v2galileo/FQjmOk8BWj4bvBe1/images/add-log-stream.jpeg?fit=max&auto=format&n=FQjmOk8BWj4bvBe1&q=85&s=74de09564cca804adccfb98b1202165f" alt="How to create or add Log streams." width="884" height="516" data-path="images/add-log-stream.jpeg" />

Its from within this dropdown menu that you can also edit or delete Log streams. Keep in mind that the keys are case-sensitive, so if you change the name of the Log stream, you will also have to change how it is referenced within your application as well.

## Best practices and tips

* Keep your API keys secure and never share them publicly
* Create separate keys for different applications or environments
* Set expiration dates for temporary access
* Regularly rotate keys for enhanced security
* Use descriptive names to track key usage