# API Keys

An API key is used to identify the source of the SMS.&#x20;

To learn how to generate API keys on your account for pushing traffic via an API Client, click [here](https://sleengshort.gitbook.io/sleengshort-sms-user-documentation/account-management/add-api-keys).

To learn how to use generated API keys on your account to push traffic via an API Client, view our [API documentation](https://app.gitbook.com/o/ka0lvd2y4tHhm5QHT3dO/s/jGrrXlJBXw3G3ix90FfM/).
