====== API Keys ======

  API keys are used by collectors to authenticate against the Cockpit when establishing their connection.
  Each collector must present a valid API key in its configuration to be accepted by the Cockpit.

===== Managing API keys =====

  * Use the **Create** button to generate a new API key (name required, description optional).
  * The key value is displayed only once at creation time — use the **copy icon** on the row to save it to your clipboard before closing the modal.
  * Keys can be deleted individually using the row action button, or in bulk using the selection checkboxes and the **Delete selection** button.

===== Table columns =====

^ Column ^ Description ^
| **Name** | Label identifying the API key |
| **Description** | Optional free-text description |
| **Key** | Masked key value. Use the copy icon to copy it to the clipboard |
| **Updated date** | Date and time of the last modification |
| **Created by** | Username of the user who created the key |

===== Notes =====

  * A key cannot be retrieved after its creation — if lost, delete it and create a new one.
  * Deleting a key immediately invalidates any collector using it. The affected collector will go OFFLINE until reconfigured with a valid key.