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Creating and Managing API Keys

API keys authenticate your requests to the Kintsugi API. This guide will walk you through creating, managing, and securing your API keys with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
API keys are essential for accessing the Kintsugi API programmatically. They provide secure authentication for your applications and integrations.

Create Your First Key

Generate an API key in just a few clicks

Security Best Practices

Keep your keys secure and compliant

API Reference

Explore our comprehensive API docs

Test Your Key

Verify your API key works correctly

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Sign Up or Log In

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Visit the Kintsugi Platform.
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If you don’t already have an account, click on the Sign Up button and follow the instructions to create an account.
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If you already have an account, click on the Log In button and enter your credentials to access the platform.
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After logging in, locate the Configuration option in the bottom-left corner of the sidebar.
Configuration Section
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Under the Configuration Section locate API Keys as shown in the screenshot below.
API Keys Section

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Access the API Keys Section

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Once in Configuration Section click API Keys section.
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Here, you can search, manage, and generate new API keys for your organization.
API Keys Section

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Create a New API Key

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Click the New button to generate an API key.
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Once you click on New, you’ll be prompted to select the expiration time for the API key.
API Key Expiration
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Choose the expiration period that suits your needs. For example, if you want the key to be valid for a year, select One year.

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Copy and Secure Your API Key

  1. Copy the API Key Immediately.
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Click the copy icon or Manually copy API key button to copy the key.
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You will not be able to view this key again, so ensure you store it in a secure location.
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After copying, click Done to exit the popup.
API Key Copied

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Viewing and Managing Your API Keys

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You can view all generated API keys along with their Key, Created Date, and Expiry Status.
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Use the search bar to quickly find a specific key.
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To delete a key, click the three-dot menu (⋮) next to it and select Delete API Key.
API Key Management
API Keys are scoped to an organization and will remain active until the organization is deleted or the key is deleted. You can create multiple API keys to cycle them out periodically.
Users can only create API keys within a Test Organization or a Paid Organization. Creating API keys in other organization types is disabled.

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Next Steps

Test Your Key

Verify your API key works correctly

API Reference

Explore available endpoints

Integration Guides

Connect your applications

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Need Help?

  • Can’t find API Keys section: Check you’re in a Test or Paid organization
  • Permission denied: Contact your organization admin
  • Key not generating: Try refreshing the page and try again
  • Expiration options: Choose based on your security requirements