> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.cheqd.io/product/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.cheqd.io/product/api-reference/keys/fetch.md).

# Fetch a Key

## Fetch an identity key pair.

> This endpoint fetches an identity key pair's details for a given key ID. Only the user account associated with the custodian-mode client can fetch the key pair.

```json
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```


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