# Integrations - DeepSeek

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This guide shows, step by step, how to generate and copy your API key on the DeepSeek platform to use in integrations (such as SprintHub, for example).

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### 1. Prerequisites

* Active account on the DeepSeek Platform.
* Access to the user dashboard with permission to create API keys.

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### 2. Step by step

#### 2.1. Access the DeepSeek console

1. Go to <https://platform.deepseek.com> and log in with your credentials.
2. In the left sidebar menu, click **"API keys"**.

#### 2.2. Create a new key

1. In the "API keys" section, click **"Create new API key"**.
2. In the window that opens, enter a **descriptive name** (e.g.: `SprintHub` or `MyProject`).
3. Click **"Create API key"**.

#### 2.3. Copy and store your key

#### Immediately after creation, DeepSeek displays the full key only once.

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Click **"Copy"** to put the key on the clipboard.

**Paste** in a secure location (file `.env`, password vault, etc.), as it will not be possible to view it again through the interface.

Finish with **"Done"**.

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### 3. Using the key in SprintHub (example)

1. In SprintHub, open **Settings → Integrations → Artificial Intelligence APIs**.
2. In **DeepSeek Key**, paste your copied key.
3. Click **Update** to save.

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### 4. Security best practices

* **Do not share** your key in public repositories.
* **Rotate** keys periodically by creating new ones and deactivating old ones.
* Use **origin restrictions** (IP or domain) whenever DeepSeek offers this option, preventing misuse.