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# API Key

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### API Key

* **Key:** This is the unique identifier used by external applications to access DocBits' API. It is crucial for authenticating requests made to DocBits from other software.
* Actions such as view, regenerate, or copy the API key can be performed here, depending on the specific needs and security protocols.

### SSO (Single Sign-On) Service Provider Settings

* **Entity ID:** This is the identifier for DocBits as a service provider in the SSO configuration. It uniquely identifies DocBits within the SSO framework.
* **SLO (Single Logout) URL:** The URL to which SSO sessions are sent to log out simultaneously from all applications connected via SSO.
* **SSO URL: The URL** used for initiating the single sign-on process.
* Actions such as "Download Certificate" and "Download Metadata" are available for obtaining necessary security certificates and metadata information used in setting up and maintaining SSO integration.

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See Setup SSO
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### Identity Service Provider Settings

* Tenant ID: This might be used when DocBits integrates with cloud services that require a tenant identifier to manage data and access configurations specific to the company using Docbits.
* Upload file: Allows the admin to upload configuration files or other necessary files that facilitate integration with an identity provider.
* Configure: A button to apply or update the settings after making changes or uploading new configurations.


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