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# Finding Your Organization Keys

Here are three variables that help connect your application to Galileo's services:

1. Galileo API Key (`GALILEO_API_KEY`)
2. Galileo Project (`GALILEO_PROJECT`)
3. Galileo Log stream (`GALILEO_LOG_STREAM`)

Let's break down what each variable does and where to find it within the UI.

<Tip>
  It's possible to create an API key by using [this API endpoint](/api-reference/api_keys/create-api-key).
</Tip>

## Galileo API key

You will need your Galileo API key to be able to send traces to a Log stream from your applications or run experiments in code.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Select the user menu">
    Select the user menu in the bottom left.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/v2galileo-dependabot-npm-and-yarn-nanoid-3-3-18/kYG_cnBYnlVN9nno/references/faqs/user-menu.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=kYG_cnBYnlVN9nno&q=85&s=e5c61a539f4d47649e49af618b6f1b1d" alt="The user menu" width="1329" height="874" data-path="references/faqs/user-menu.webp" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open the API keys page">
    Select **API Keys** from the user menu.

    <Columns cols={2}>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/v2galileo-dependabot-npm-and-yarn-nanoid-3-3-18/kYG_cnBYnlVN9nno/references/faqs/user-menu-api-key.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=kYG_cnBYnlVN9nno&q=85&s=4d001618d7a024b268917f2deeab9cb9" alt="The API key menu" width="674" height="552" data-path="references/faqs/user-menu-api-key.webp" />
    </Columns>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create a new API key">
    Select the **+Create new key** button to create a new API key.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/v2galileo-dependabot-npm-and-yarn-nanoid-3-3-18/kYG_cnBYnlVN9nno/references/faqs/create-new-api-key-button.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=kYG_cnBYnlVN9nno&q=85&s=b4f984c869933cb19af11b6b1d084da8" alt="The create new API key button" width="1480" height="348" data-path="references/faqs/create-new-api-key-button.webp" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Name your API key">
    Give your API key a name, and optionally set an expiry date. By default API keys expire after a year.

    <Columns cols={2}>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/v2galileo-dependabot-npm-and-yarn-nanoid-3-3-18/kYG_cnBYnlVN9nno/references/faqs/create-api-key-dialog.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=kYG_cnBYnlVN9nno&q=85&s=90b6f77f0a38bb21605f638643288360" alt="The create API key dialog" width="1192" height="844" data-path="references/faqs/create-api-key-dialog.webp" />
    </Columns>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Copy your API key">
    Copy your API key and store it somewhere safe. You will not be able to see this key again.

    <Columns cols={2}>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/v2galileo-dependabot-npm-and-yarn-nanoid-3-3-18/kYG_cnBYnlVN9nno/references/faqs/created-api-key.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=kYG_cnBYnlVN9nno&q=85&s=067772253b3911a9eb9c4a7ba7a61860" alt="The created API key" width="1194" height="646" data-path="references/faqs/created-api-key.webp" />
    </Columns>
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Where do I find my Galileo Project?

Your Galileo Project is the name of the project you create.

<Note>
  Below walkthrough is pending update for the current version of Galileo.
</Note>

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/v2galileo-dependabot-npm-and-yarn-nanoid-3-3-18/dkLUsJfIB7HoF29y/images/create-new-project-project-key.gif?s=7989f2a38e12152f0cb4deec376e0fc0" alt="How to create a new project key." width="2000" height="1142" data-path="images/create-new-project-project-key.gif" />

## Where do I find my Galileo Log stream?

The Galileo Log stream is the name of the specific Log stream that you are looking to record your logs in.

<Note>
  Below walkthrough is pending update for the current version of Galileo.
</Note>

To create a Log stream, first select the project you'd want to create a Log stream from.
Then, select `Connect your app` from the project home screen.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/v2galileo-dependabot-npm-and-yarn-nanoid-3-3-18/dkLUsJfIB7HoF29y/images/create-new-log-stream.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=dkLUsJfIB7HoF29y&q=85&s=369d377f430bb5c5e943d80e0e2866df" alt="Click Connect your app to create a new Log stream" width="3852" height="2418" data-path="images/create-new-log-stream.png" />

Once you've selected the `Connect your app` button, you'll see a modal pop up, select `Create Log stream`

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/v2galileo-dependabot-npm-and-yarn-nanoid-3-3-18/dkLUsJfIB7HoF29y/images/create-log-stream-2.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=dkLUsJfIB7HoF29y&q=85&s=ab02e93bc2effd7e2a3ff0ee39dc00b9" alt="Click Create Log stream to continue creating Log stream" width="3290" height="1850" data-path="images/create-log-stream-2.png" />.

Galileo will create a default Log stream with the key `my_log_stream` please be aware that this key is case-sensitive.

You can create additional Log streams for the same project by navigating to the left-hand side of the screen, toggling down and selecting the `Create Log stream` button.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/v2galileo-dependabot-npm-and-yarn-nanoid-3-3-18/Tcc-05eR8izk63pQ/images/add-log-stream.jpeg?fit=max&auto=format&n=Tcc-05eR8izk63pQ&q=85&s=8a77568094776b330feec7c29554700b" alt="How to create or add Log streams." width="884" height="516" data-path="images/add-log-stream.jpeg" />

Its from within this dropdown menu that you can also edit or delete Log streams. Keep in mind that the keys are case-sensitive, so if you change the name of the Log stream, you will also have to change how it is referenced within your application as well.

## Best practices and tips

* Keep your API keys secure and never share them publicly
* Create separate keys for different applications or environments
* Set expiration dates for temporary access
* Regularly rotate keys for enhanced security
* Use descriptive names to track key usage