# Connecting to Nexus Mods API

## Instructions

1. Ensure you are using Stardrop v1.0.0-beta.29 or higher.
2. Run **Stardrop** to start the application.
3. In the top left menu, go to `Nexus Mods` > `API Connection`.
4. Click the `Go to Nexus Mods` in the popup that appears. If you are not already logged into Nexus Mods, you will be asked to sign-in.
5. You will be presented with Nexus Mods "API Access" page. Scroll down until you see Stardrop's name and logo.
6. Click on the `Request an API Key` button and wait for Nexus Mods to generate your key.
7. Copy and paste the generated key back into the textbox found in Stardrop's popup.
8. Click the confirmation button and Stardrop will validate your key. If it validates, you'll have access to all relevant Nexus Mods features.

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