# Create your MailerLite connection

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**Oauth connection**: The first step is to install GearPlug in your account so that GearPlug may access the data.
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To integrate MailerLite as a Plug in GearPlug, you’ll need your account’s API Key. Follow the steps below to get it.

1. **Head over to the Integrations** **menu** in your MailerLite account. Once there, click “Use” in the MailerLite API section.

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2. **You’ll need to generate** a new token to integrate the new app. So, click “Generate new token,” name it, and copy or download the API Key to save it.

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Make sure you copy or download your API Key before closing the creation tab. You won’t be able to access this token after creating it!
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### Set up access

1. **Head over to “My Apps”** at the top of your GearPlug interface.

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2. **Select MailerLite** in the drop-down menu under “New connection” and click “Create.”

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3. **Paste your API Key** in the field and click “Continue” to finish setting up your Plug.

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