# KMD function without running a node
**URL:** https://forum.algorand.co/t/kmd-function-without-running-a-node/1718
**Category:** Uncategorized
**Created:** [June 2, 2020, 7:49am UTC](https://forum.algorand.co/t/kmd-function-without-running-a-node/1718 "2020-06-02T07:49:34Z")
**Posts on this page:** 5
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### Author:  [@ddev](https://forum.algorand.co/u/ddev)
#### Post date: [June 2, 2020, 7:49am UTC](https://forum.algorand.co/t/kmd-function-without-running-a-node/1718/1 "2020-06-02T07:49:34Z")
Using third party service, is there a way I can use KMD function to manage keys in my application? Or any other class does same function using Purestake?
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### Author:  [@fabrice](https://forum.algorand.co/u/fabrice)
#### Post date: [June 2, 2020, 9:13pm UTC](https://forum.algorand.co/t/kmd-function-without-running-a-node/1718/2 "2020-06-02T21:13:13Z")
Contrary to `algod` which can be shared between many users, each user would most likely need to have a different `kmd` instance. I think it is unlikely that any provider would provide `kmd` as an API service.
Other services will soon be available to facilitate key management on Algorand:
- AIKON ORE’s ID: [https://algorand.foundation/aikon-algorand-partnership](https://algorand.foundation/aikon-algorand-partnership)
- AlgoSigner: [https://algorand.foundation/three-initial-recipients-have-been-awarded-over-6m](https://algorand.foundation/three-initial-recipients-have-been-awarded-over-6m)
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### Author:  [@ddev](https://forum.algorand.co/u/ddev)
#### Post date: [June 2, 2020, 9:34pm UTC](https://forum.algorand.co/t/kmd-function-without-running-a-node/1718/3 "2020-06-02T21:34:38Z")
Thank you Fabrice. I’ll check this out. When do you think such will be available?
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### Author:  [@katie](https://forum.algorand.co/u/katie)
#### Post date: [August 27, 2020, 2:26pm UTC](https://forum.algorand.co/t/kmd-function-without-running-a-node/1718/4 "2020-08-27T14:26:16Z")
AlgoSigner is now available. More information is available in this post:
> [@AlgoSigner Algorand Wallet for Chrome](https://forum.algorand.co/t/algosigner-algorand-wallet-for-chrome/1988):
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> AlgoSigner is now available in the Chrome store tada Developed by PureStake, AlgoSigner is an open-source browser extension that provides a secure way for holders of the Algo token to interact with dApps without granting them control of their keys. This is a leap forward for developers who want to build DeFi applications on Algorand. This enables devs to initiate transactions and accept Algos seamlessly, without jeopardizing the security of their users’ secrets. Chrome Store: [https://chrom…](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/algosigner/kmmolakhbgdlpkjkcjkebenjheonagdm)
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### Author:  [@ddev](https://forum.algorand.co/u/ddev)
#### Post date: [August 27, 2020, 3:25pm UTC](https://forum.algorand.co/t/kmd-function-without-running-a-node/1718/5 "2020-08-27T15:25:14Z")
Thank you Katie. You just ease my problems right now.