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title: "Generating an API Token in InterWorx"
source: "https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/nodeworx/security/generating-an-api-token-in-interworx/"
description: "API Tokens enhance server connections' simplicity and security compared to usernames/passwords. Creating one in InterWorx involves just a few steps for added co…"
vertical: "Hosting"
date: "2024-03-04"
last_modified: "2026-07-02"
---

# Generating an API Token in InterWorx

While usernames and passwords are often used to manage connections between servers, creating an API Token (or Key) can make the process of connecting servers simpler and more secure. API Keys are great for automating connections between servers without having to provide full SSH access to the server. Creating an API Token in InterWorx requires only a few steps.

1. Login to InterWorx (Nodeworx) as the Administrator. For more information, see [Logging into Interworx Web Panel](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/control-panel/interworx/logging-into-interworx-web-panel/).
2. Click on the **API Key** link in the NodeWorx menu.

![api key menu link](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/help.liquidweb.com_xmGJOg.png)

3. If an API Key has been created, you will see it on the API Key screen. If it has not yet been created, click the **Generate** button to create a unique API Key for the server.

![api key generate button](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/help.liquidweb.com_3DvBH7.png)

4. You can now copy/paste the key from your InterWorx panel into others servers/services to allow secure connections to your InterWorx server.

![sample api key](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/help.liquidweb.com_3779pt.png)

If you need to update or change your API Key, just click the **Delete** button, then generate a new one (NOTE: Any services using the old API Key will need to be updated to use the newly generated key).