> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.morph-data.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Dashboard Setup

Before deploying your locally built data app, ensure you have created a project and generated an associated API key.

Follow the steps below to create a project and an API key.

### Create a Project

<Note>If you already have an existing project, you can skip this section.</Note>

<Steps>
  <Step title="Log in to the Morph Cloud interface">
    * Morph Cloud: [https://app.morph-data.io/](https://app.morph-data.io/)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create a new project from the Projects tab">
    1. After logging in, open the Projects tab.
    2. Click the "+Create" button in the top-right corner to create a new project.
    3. Once the project is created, make a note of the Project ID.
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Create an API Key

<Note>If you already have an API key, you can skip this section.</Note>

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create an API key from the Settings tab">
    1. After logging in, open the Settings tab.
    2. From the left-hand sidebar, select API Keys under Personal settings.
    3. Click the "+Create" button to create an API key.
           <Warning>
             It is recommended to create API keys with minimal permissions. Handle the API keys carefully to avoid leaks.
           </Warning>
    4. Make a note of the created API key.
  </Step>
</Steps>

For more detailed instructions, refer to the [API Key Documentation](../advanced/api_key).