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title: API Credentials
description: Create and configure CrowdStrike API credentials for the Falcon MCP Server.
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Before using the Falcon MCP Server, you need to create API credentials in your CrowdStrike console.

## Creating API Credentials

1. **Log into your CrowdStrike console**
2. **Navigate to Support > API Clients and Keys**
3. **Click "Add new API client"**
4. **Configure your API client**:
   - **Client Name**: Choose a descriptive name (e.g., "Falcon MCP Server")
   - **Description**: Optional description for your records
   - **API Scopes**: Select the scopes based on which modules you plan to use

:::caution
Ensure your API client has the necessary scopes for the modules you plan to use. You can always update scopes later in the CrowdStrike console.
:::

## API Scopes by Module

Each module requires specific CrowdStrike API scopes. See the [Module Overview](/falcon-mcp/modules/overview/) for a complete list of modules and their required scopes.

## API Region URLs

Select the correct base URL for your CrowdStrike region:

| Region | URL |
|--------|-----|
| US-1 (Default) | `https://api.crowdstrike.com` |
| US-2 | `https://api.us-2.crowdstrike.com` |
| EU-1 | `https://api.eu-1.crowdstrike.com` |
| US-GOV | `https://api.laggar.gcw.crowdstrike.com` |
