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

# koava login

> Authenticate with your KoalaVault API key

# Usage

```bash theme={"system"}
koava login
```

Enter your API key when prompted.

For help:

```bash theme={"system"}
koava login -h
```

# Description

Authenticates you with KoalaVault by storing your API key securely. Required before using most koava commands.

# Get API Key

Generate your API key at [KoalaVault API Keys](https://www.koalavault.ai/api-keys) (starts with `sk-`)

# Examples

```bash theme={"system"}
koava login
# Enter your KoalaVault API key: [input hidden]
```

# Verify Login

```bash theme={"system"}
koava status
```

# Related Commands

* [koava logout](/koava/logout) - Clear credentials
* [koava status](/koava/status) - Check authentication