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# Hivelocity

### Create a Hivelocity Account and Obtain an API Key (Infrastructure Provider) <a href="#create-a-hivelocity-account-and-obtain-an-api-key" id="create-a-hivelocity-account-and-obtain-an-api-key"></a>

1.1 Go to <https://www.hivelocity.net/> and create an account.

1.2 Add a valid payment method and verify it. <https://my.hivelocity.net/billing/payment-methods>

1.3 Generate an API key under User > Settings > API Key. Save it securely. <https://my.hivelocity.net/settings/api-keys>

{% hint style="warning" %}
⚠️ **Important:** \
-You must validate a payment method in Hivelocity. This process can take up to 48 hours. Go to **Billing > Payment Methods** > **Manage** to validate your payment method.\
\&#xNAN;**-Do not buy or rent VPS servers directly from Hivelocity. If you already did, please contact the Meta Pool team.**
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="danger" %}
⚠️Disclaimer: Meta Pool has no partnership, affiliation, or commercial relationship with Hivelocity. The recommendation of Hivelocity as a VPS provider is based solely on its proven reliability and cost–quality balance. Any purchase, rental, or contract is made directly between the user and Hivelocity, without Meta Pool’s involvement.
{% endhint %}

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