# Using the Xano API wizard

The Xano API Wizard automatically imports all requests from your Xano API groups & Instances to be available in your API collection to display data in your app.

## How the Xano API Wizard works

1\. In **Data Library**, click `+ New Collection` and select `Xano`.

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2\. Follow the onscreen instructions to find your **Xano API key**. Click `Continue.`

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3\. Select the **Instance** from where you want to import the API group and click `Continue`.

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4\. Select the **API group** from where you want to import the API request and click `Continue.`

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5\. Select the **API request** you want to create your API collection. You can select all or one by one. Click `Continue`.

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6\. Your **API collection** will be created👏.

{% hint style="warning" %}
Check if there is any missing value or authentication settings you need to fill out in order to complete the configuration of your API requests.
{% endhint %}

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7\. You are done! Go back to your Projects and start binding data to your apps 🚀.