# Production API key

To go live with your integration

> 📘 Getting a Production key
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> To use the Production API key, you need to be on the Enterprise plan **and** get a Production API activated by our team.
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> If you already have a contract (or a paid plan) with PandaDoc, reach out to Support or your designated CSM.\
> If you don't have a contract yet, [Reach out to Sales](https://demo.pandadoc.com/api-custom-request) to obtain a Production key. Alternatively, [test our API for free](https://www.pandadoc.com/api/pricing/) with a Sandbox key.

The Production key is used in a production environment. Check out [Rate Limits](https://developers.pandadoc.com/reference/limits) for Production Key.