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Security keys

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A security key or token enables other systems to access Moodle securely.

A user can obtain a security key via My profile settings > Security keys then enter the key in an external application accessing Moodle.

At any time, a user can reset their key by clicking the reset link. A new different key is automatically generate which will then need to be entered in the external application.