# Temporarily restricted capability on API

To assist in protecting your API keys against compromise, Stripe disables the creation of connected accounts and Connect Payouts through the API, if the API has not been used to create them for several months.
After creation of a resource has been disabled, attempting to create one through the API returns a 400 status and error message. To prevent creation of resources from being disabled, either create the resource through the API once or extend the deadline through the [suspicious activity settings](https://dashboard.stripe.com/settings/suspicious-api-activity), when available.
You can continue to create resources from the Dashboard when API abilities are disabled. Automatic Connect payouts are not affected and will continue to work.
Sample error message for Connect Payout:
> It's been a while since you used this payout method on connected accounts, so we have temporarily restricted this capability until you confirm that this is intentional. Log in to the Stripe Dashboard to confirm that you intended to use this payout method on connected accounts, then try your request again.
## Re-enabling API requests
If you make an API call to create a connected account or Connect Payout while the functionality is disabled, you'll receive an email asking you to verify those requests in the Dashboard. Follow the link in the email to verify that you made the requests.
You can also find the verification requests directly in the Dashboard under **View task**.
Click **Yes** to confirm that you made the requests and unblock API calls to create the resources.
Click **No** if you didn't make the requests. You'll need to rotate or delete old API keys before you can start creating connected accounts or payouts again.