Retrieve your {{es}} URL and your API key:

1. Retrieve the {{es}} URL for your {{ecloud}} deployment:

    1. Go to the [{{ecloud}} console](https://cloud.elastic.co/).
    2. Next to your deployment, select **Manage**.
    3. Under **Applications** next to **{{es}}**, select **Copy endpoint**.

2. Create an API Key following [these instructions](/deploy-manage/api-keys/elasticsearch-api-keys.md).