> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.corsair.dev/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Get Credentials

> Step-by-step instructions for obtaining an Exa API key.

## Authentication Method

* **[`api_key`](/concepts/api-key)** - Exa API key

## API Key Setup

### Step 1: Create an Exa Account

1. Go to [dashboard.exa.ai](https://dashboard.exa.ai)
2. Sign up or log in

### Step 2: Get Your API Key

1. Navigate to **API Keys** in the sidebar
2. Click **Create API Key**
3. Give it a name and copy the key
4. Store it securely

**Storing Credentials:**

```bash theme={null}
pnpm corsair setup --plugin=exa api_key=your-api-key
```

## Required Credentials Summary

| Credential | Required For  | Where to Find            |
| ---------- | ------------- | ------------------------ |
| API Key    | All API calls | Exa Dashboard → API Keys |

For general information about how Corsair handles authentication, see [Authentication](/concepts/auth).