# App security keys
The authentication of the API connection is based on the two security keys provided via the platform website: https://platform.everbinding.nl (opens new window) or https://pilot.everbinding.nl (opens new window). There are two way for generating keys. A user can generate the keys for their own administration (App Integrations) or an accountant can ask a customer permission to access the users administration (App Integration Requests). The accountant must have additional rights to do this.
# Generate keys as a user
To generate the keys as user, go to Connections. To be able to use this function you must be an administrator in the account. The first user that created the account is administrator and can make new users administrator. After changing the role of the user this needs to login again to see the added functionality.
Select one of the published applications with New Generic App. In case of a private application connection or the development of a new software connection use New Own App.
With the Generic App the App name is already filled in. With the Own App you can select the app name and the additional rights your App needs (API Permissions Show Details Edit Details). In the Own App you can also add your own logo.
More detailed information can be found on our support page (opens new window) (Dutch only).