# How to grant API key access to Apple App Store Connect

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Set up App Store Connect access
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Various applications, such as the App Store Manager ([https://appstoremanager.net](https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description\&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEJBb1RDa1dZblpPYWVka2xlWDFUV19ieUhWd3xBQ3Jtc0tuZERaWEZwSDd5SUNLQTNpb2k1UzFEVEkyNTFacjBRVFdHTUpnZ3JzY3ZzSEdKTXh6T05sV2xDQ3phanYtdnF2Y3VkajBMZWRQUkd4YTBwZ2FFdzlhSU1VclhaMFZjUGZTajM3T1RaYldvYzRrSDgzQQ\&q=https%3A%2F%2Fappstoremanager.net%2F\&v=CmhNHNCorIY)), require App Store Connect access to upload or download metadata. API access is the official way that Apple provides to third-party applications. In this tutorial, I will quickly guide you through the required steps.