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# Using The API

## Generating The API Key

To get an API key from Riot Games API, you must have a Riot Games account ready. After you log in into your account on [this site](https://developer.riotgames.com/), you can go to your dashboard.

After you go to your dashboard, you can see your Development API Key which expires after 24 hours. If you want a permanent API key, you have to[ Register for a Product.](https://developer.riotgames.com/app-type)