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# ClickHouse - How do I link my account?

# Overview

To authenticate with ClickHouse Cloud, you will need:

1. **Key ID** – Your ClickHouse Cloud API Key ID; used as the Basic Auth username.
2. **Key Secret** – Your ClickHouse Cloud API Key Secret; used as the Basic Auth password. Keep it secure.

### Prerequisites

* A ClickHouse Cloud account with an active organization.

### Instructions

#### Step 1: Create an API key

1. Log in to your ClickHouse Cloud console and navigate to the [Profile](https://console.clickhouse.cloud/profile) page.
2. Navigate to your organization settings and go to **API Keys**.
3. Click **Generate API Key**.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/nango-wari-add-support-for-humaans/8ljZGLjGD7dAlkyF/api-integrations/clickhouse/api_key.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=8ljZGLjGD7dAlkyF&q=85&s=ab7bb4a6524ef2f49d5145b00f20e8a4" width="3024" height="1434" data-path="api-integrations/clickhouse/api_key.png" />

4. Give the key a name and select the appropriate role/permissions.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/nango-wari-add-support-for-humaans/8ljZGLjGD7dAlkyF/api-integrations/clickhouse/create_api_key_form.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=8ljZGLjGD7dAlkyF&q=85&s=0cd1d2f9a820600c72f0b0ddaa65e8bf" width="3024" height="1472" data-path="api-integrations/clickhouse/create_api_key_form.png" />

5. Click **Create** and copy both the **Key ID** and **Key Secret** — the secret is only shown once.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/nango-wari-add-support-for-humaans/8ljZGLjGD7dAlkyF/api-integrations/clickhouse/generated_key.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=8ljZGLjGD7dAlkyF&q=85&s=aac129be3d5022fb48cbdd3d5ce8b256" width="3024" height="1458" data-path="api-integrations/clickhouse/generated_key.png" />

#### Step 2: Enter credentials in the Connect UI

Once you have your **Key ID** and **Key Secret**:

1. Open the form where you need to authenticate with ClickHouse.
2. Enter your **Key ID** and **Key Secret** in their respective fields.
3. Submit the form, and you should be successfully authenticated.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/nango-wari-add-support-for-humaans/8ljZGLjGD7dAlkyF/api-integrations/clickhouse/form.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=8ljZGLjGD7dAlkyF&q=85&s=8918521e53844ae7df80e093ae0def92" style={{maxWidth: "450px" }} width="996" height="1252" data-path="api-integrations/clickhouse/form.png" />

You are now connected to ClickHouse Cloud.