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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-multi-183e698530/Tv7wE6PIzLMvptyJ/references/faqs/user-menu.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=Tv7wE6PIzLMvptyJ&q=85&s=47f4597c4c5e340903710a708d3494b1" 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-multi-183e698530/Tv7wE6PIzLMvptyJ/references/faqs/user-menu-api-key.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=Tv7wE6PIzLMvptyJ&q=85&s=c15954efd3bf72d3c14b4281db5e720f" 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-multi-183e698530/Tv7wE6PIzLMvptyJ/references/faqs/create-new-api-key-button.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=Tv7wE6PIzLMvptyJ&q=85&s=64a6a9d88de863109ca8180552a14528" 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-multi-183e698530/Tv7wE6PIzLMvptyJ/references/faqs/create-api-key-dialog.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=Tv7wE6PIzLMvptyJ&q=85&s=6e1d4120963966da9564cca63d19ed14" 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-multi-183e698530/Tv7wE6PIzLMvptyJ/references/faqs/created-api-key.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=Tv7wE6PIzLMvptyJ&q=85&s=3cdcdaeb157268acbca5adbb5d031853" 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-multi-183e698530/VNI2gzKeyl_RYGs0/images/create-new-project-project-key.gif?s=5cab90c306a32ca75d83427e0b4b6182" 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-multi-183e698530/VNI2gzKeyl_RYGs0/images/create-new-log-stream.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=VNI2gzKeyl_RYGs0&q=85&s=e71d55cf50714d54a6a9de3d6ff2f63b" 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-multi-183e698530/VNI2gzKeyl_RYGs0/images/create-log-stream-2.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=VNI2gzKeyl_RYGs0&q=85&s=7844092d901b98cb48951b96e8b9ad23" 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-multi-183e698530/NNNQGzG6TIpcFDds/images/add-log-stream.jpeg?fit=max&auto=format&n=NNNQGzG6TIpcFDds&q=85&s=1c28eac32eb44798c00de67daf826fd6" 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