Get an API key

How to generate, view, and revoke API keys.

Last updated April 27, 2026

Every API request must be authenticated with a key tied to your account. Keys are created from the API page in the dashboard.

Generating a key

  1. 1
    Open Dashboard → API
    You will see a list of existing keys (if any) and a "Create New Key" button.
  2. 2
    Click "Create New Key"
    Give the key a label (e.g., "production server", "mobile app"). Labels are for your reference — they do not change behavior.
  3. 3
    Copy the key immediately
    The full key is shown only once. After this screen we only display the last 4 characters.
  4. 4
    Store it securely
    Treat the key like a password. Put it in your environment variables or a secret manager — never commit it to git.
Lost a key?
You cannot retrieve a lost key. Generate a new one and update wherever the old one was used.

Revoking a key

On the API page, find the key in the list and click the "Revoke" action. Revocation is immediate — any in-flight requests using the key will start returning 401.

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