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# Generate Secret Key

The section below describes (with screenshots) how to generate and store a new secret key. The process assumes that you're already logged in to the merchant dashboard.

#### Step 1: Click "**Merchant Profile**" Menu.

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#### Step 2: Edit the Merchant Profile

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#### Step 3: Click the "**Edit**" button on the Merchant Account of your choice

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#### Step 4: Click "**Generate New Secret Key**" button.

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#### Step 5: From the popup dialog, click "**Request New Secret Key**" Button.

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#### Step 6: Close the dialog after copying the secret key

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