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# Obtaining an Authy API Key

To create an Authy API Key, follow these steps:

1. [Create a Twilio account](https://www.twilio.com/try-twilio).
2. Create an [Authy application in the Twilio Console](https://www.twilio.com/console/authy).
3. Once you've created a new Authy application, copy the API Key for Production available in the Settings page of your Authy application. See the image below for reference:

   ![Authy dashboard showing production API key for Mobile SDK Demo.](https://docs-resources.prod.twilio.com/4002109cb28f699638c9ef4081ef5cc412881d8cbd6ec894593534d58378db1c.png)