> ## Documentation Index
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# Prerequisites for Odoo Integration

> Learn how to generate an API key from your Odoo instance

## Overview

Before connecting Eazybe to Odoo, you need to generate an API key from your Odoo instance. This key will allow Eazybe to securely access your Odoo data.

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## Requirements

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Odoo Account" icon="user">
    Active Odoo account with administrator or user access
  </Card>

  <Card title="Odoo Instance" icon="server">
    Access to your Odoo instance URL
  </Card>

  <Card title="API Access" icon="key">
    Permission to generate API keys in Odoo
  </Card>

  <Card title="Eazybe Extension" icon="chrome">
    Eazybe Chrome extension installed
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

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## Generating Your Odoo API Key

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Odoo Settings">
    Log in to your Odoo instance and click on **Settings** in the top menu.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/eazybe/y709fkcnN2J-6r8X/images/odoo-04.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=y709fkcnN2J-6r8X&q=85&s=270dc29a6674c713af017b578fd055a3" alt="Odoo Settings" width="1380" height="594" data-path="images/odoo-04.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Go to Users & Companies">
    In the Settings menu, navigate to **Users & Companies** and then click on **Users**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Your User">
    Find and click on your user account from the list.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/eazybe/y709fkcnN2J-6r8X/images/odoo-05.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=y709fkcnN2J-6r8X&q=85&s=481f5ca602387163c12bd1a2fe15ae99" alt="Select User" width="1279" height="551" data-path="images/odoo-05.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Access Security Settings">
    Click on the **Security** tab in the user details page.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/eazybe/y709fkcnN2J-6r8X/images/odoo-06.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=y709fkcnN2J-6r8X&q=85&s=0022d885a9e499107040a4151fe97da2" alt="Security Tab" width="1380" height="594" data-path="images/odoo-06.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Generate API Key">
    Under the **API Keys** section, click on **Add API Key**.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/eazybe/y709fkcnN2J-6r8X/images/odoo-07.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=y709fkcnN2J-6r8X&q=85&s=a3aab652add78fab565906d36c27dff8" alt="Add API Key" width="1380" height="594" data-path="images/odoo-07.png" />

    <Note>
      Give your API key a recognizable name like "Eazybe Integration" so you can identify it later.
    </Note>

    Click **Generate** to create the key.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Copy Your API Key">
    <Check>
      Your API key will be displayed. Copy it immediately as you won't be able to see it again.
    </Check>

    <Warning>
      Keep your API key secure and don't share it with unauthorized users.
    </Warning>
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## What You'll Need for Connection

Once you have your API key, you'll also need:

| Item                  | Description                                                    |
| --------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Odoo Instance URL** | Your company's Odoo URL (e.g., `https://yourcompany.odoo.com`) |
| **API Key**           | The key you just generated                                     |

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## Next Steps

<Steps>
  <Step title="Connect Your Account">
    Now that you have your API key, proceed to [Account Connection](/en/integrations/odoo/account-connection) to complete the setup.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Need Help?

<Card title="Contact Support" icon="envelope">
  If you have any questions or need further assistance, reach out to us at
  **[hey@eazybe.com](mailto:hey@eazybe.com)**. We're happy to help!
</Card>