---
title: api-keys generate
description: >-
  Generate a new API key.

  > Note: Creates a new API key for your Mini to authenticate with Shop APIs.
  Store the generated key securely - it won't be shown again. Use multiple keys
  for different environments or rotate keys regularly for security.
api_name: shop-minis
source_url:
  html: 'https://shopify.dev/docs/api/shop-minis/commands/api-keys-generate'
  md: 'https://shopify.dev/docs/api/shop-minis/commands/api-keys-generate.md'
---

# api-keys generate

Generate a new API key.

Note

Creates a new API key for your Mini to authenticate with Shop APIs. Store the generated key securely - it won't be shown again. Use multiple keys for different environments or rotate keys regularly for security.

## Options

* \--verbose

  boolean

  Print debugging messages.

Examples

### Examples

* #### Usage

  ##### Default

  ```zsh
  npx shop-minis api-keys generate [options]
  ```