Generate an API Token in Hetzner Cloud

Introduction

Hetzner Cloud allows users to generate an API token for use with 3rd party applications.

Prerequisites

• Hetzner Cloud Account

Step 1 - Generate a new Hetzner Cloud API Key

1. Log into the Hetzner Cloud Console
2. Create a new project and select it.
3. Click on ‘Security’ from the sidebar inside your new project.
4. Click on ‘API Tokens’ from the horizontal menu followed by ‘Generate API Token’.

5. Enter a description for your token (e.g. my-new-token). Select the ‘Read & Write’ option and then click ‘Generate API Token’ to generate your new token.

Your token has now been generated and saved to your project.

IMPORTANT: Save your token somewhere safe for later use, it will not be shown again.