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Configure API access, manage authentication tokens, set rate limits, and control developer access to your organization’s API endpoints.
Settings Location: Navigate to Admin Panel → Settings → Developer → API Configuration to manage all API-related settings and access controls.

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API Key Management

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API Key Types

Organization API Keys

Full Access TokensMaster API keys with complete access to organization data and administrative functions.

Community API Keys

Scoped Access TokensCommunity-specific API keys with limited access to individual community data and operations.

User API Keys

Personal Access TokensIndividual user API keys for personal data access and user-scoped operations.

Integration Keys

Service Integration TokensSpecialized API keys for third-party integrations with specific permission scopes.

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Key Management Operations

  • Key Generation
  • Key Rotation
  • Access Control
Create New API KeysGenerate new API keys with customizable permissions and restrictions:
  • Scope Selection: Choose specific API endpoints and operations
  • Expiration Settings: Set automatic key expiration dates
  • Usage Limitations: Configure request limits and quotas
  • IP Restrictions: Limit key usage to specific IP addresses
  • Webhook Configuration: Associate keys with webhook endpoints

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API Documentation & Discovery

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Developer Documentation

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API Reference

Comprehensive API documentation with endpoint descriptions, parameters, and response examples.
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Authentication Guide

Detailed instructions for API authentication methods and token usage.
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Code Examples

Sample code in multiple programming languages for common API operations.
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Testing Tools

Interactive API testing interface with real-time response validation.

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API Endpoint Configuration

Endpoint Management

API Route ConfigurationConfigure available API endpoints, versioning, and access controls for different types of API keys.

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Rate Limiting & Quotas

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Request Rate Limits

API Usage Controls
  • Free Tier: 1,000 requests per hour for basic access
  • Standard Tier: 10,000 requests per hour for regular usage
  • Premium Tier: 100,000 requests per hour for high-volume applications
  • Enterprise Tier: Custom limits based on organizational needs
  • Burst Allowance: Temporary rate limit increases for peak usage
Usage Allocation
  • Monthly Quotas: Total API calls allowed per monthly billing cycle
  • Daily Limits: Maximum requests per day across all keys
  • Per-Key Quotas: Individual limits for each API key
  • Resource-Specific Limits: Different limits for different types of operations
  • Overage Policies: Handling requests that exceed allocated quotas

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Rate Limit Configuration

  • Limit Settings
  • Throttling Behavior
  • Monitoring & Alerts
Rate ConfigurationConfigure request limits for different API key types:
  • Requests per Second: Short-term burst protection
  • Requests per Minute: Medium-term usage control
  • Requests per Hour: Standard rate limiting window
  • Requests per Day: Long-term usage quotas
  • Custom Time Windows: Flexible rate limiting periods

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Authentication & Security

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Authentication Methods

API Key Authentication

Simple Key-Based Auth
  • Header-based authentication
  • Query parameter authentication
  • Custom authentication schemes

OAuth 2.0

Standard OAuth Flow
  • Authorization code flow
  • Client credentials flow
  • Implicit grant flow

JWT Tokens

JSON Web Tokens
  • Signed token validation
  • Token expiration management
  • Refresh token support

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Security Configuration

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HTTPS Enforcement

Require HTTPS for all API requests to ensure encrypted communication.
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CORS Configuration

Configure Cross-Origin Resource Sharing policies for web application access.
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IP Whitelisting

Restrict API access to specific IP addresses or IP ranges for enhanced security.
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Request Signing

Implement request signing for additional security verification of API calls.

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API Analytics & Monitoring

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Usage Analytics

  • Request Metrics
  • Performance Monitoring
  • User Behavior
API Usage StatisticsComprehensive analytics for API usage patterns:
  • Request Volume: Total requests over time with trend analysis
  • Response Times: Average, median, and 95th percentile response times
  • Error Rates: Success/failure ratios and error classification
  • Endpoint Popularity: Most and least used API endpoints
  • Geographic Distribution: Request origins by country and region

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Real-Time Monitoring

Live API Dashboard

Real-Time API MetricsLive dashboard showing current API performance, active requests, error rates, and system health status.

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Developer Portal

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Self-Service Features

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Account Registration

Automated developer account creation and verification process.
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Key Management

Self-service API key generation, rotation, and deletion capabilities.
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Usage Dashboard

Personal dashboard showing API usage, quotas, and billing information.
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Support Integration

Built-in support ticket system and documentation feedback mechanisms.

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Developer Resources

Comprehensive Developer Resources
  • Interactive API documentation with live testing capabilities
  • Code samples and integration guides for popular programming languages
  • Best practices and optimization recommendations
  • Troubleshooting guides and common error solutions
  • Community forums and developer support channels
Development Tools
  • Official SDKs for popular programming languages (JavaScript, Python, PHP, etc.)
  • Community-maintained libraries and integrations
  • API client generators for custom implementations
  • Testing tools and mock servers for development
  • Integration templates for common use cases

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API Versioning & Deprecation

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Version Management

Version Strategy

API Version ControlManage multiple API versions with backward compatibility and migration paths.

Deprecation Process

Sunset ManagementStructured process for deprecating old API versions with developer notification and migration support.

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Migration Support

  • Version Compatibility
  • Deprecation Timeline
Backward CompatibilityMaintain compatibility across API versions:
  • Semantic Versioning: Clear version numbering and change classification
  • Compatibility Matrices: Version compatibility documentation
  • Migration Guides: Step-by-step upgrade instructions
  • Automated Migration Tools: Tools to assist with version upgrades
  • Dual Version Support: Temporary support for multiple versions

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Enterprise API Features

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Advanced Configuration

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Custom Domains

Configure custom API domains for white-label integrations and branding.
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Load Balancing

Set up load balancing and failover configurations for high availability.
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Caching Strategy

Configure API response caching for improved performance and reduced load.
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Data Residency

Configure data processing and storage locations for compliance requirements.

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Enterprise Support

Dedicated Support

Premium Developer SupportPriority support channels, dedicated account management, and custom integration assistance for enterprise API users.

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Compliance & Governance

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API Governance

API Usage Auditing
  • Comprehensive audit logs for all API requests and responses
  • Data access tracking and compliance reporting
  • User permission and access level monitoring
  • Regulatory compliance reporting and documentation
  • Security incident investigation and forensics support

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Data Protection

  • Data Encryption: End-to-end encryption for API requests and responses
  • PII Protection: Automated detection and protection of personally identifiable information
  • Consent Management: API-level consent tracking and enforcement
  • Right to Deletion: API endpoints for data deletion and anonymization requests
  • Cross-Border Data Transfer: Compliance with international data transfer regulations
Developer Experience: Provide comprehensive documentation and testing tools to help developers integrate quickly and successfully with your API.
Security First: Regularly rotate API keys and monitor for unusual usage patterns to maintain API security and prevent unauthorized access.
API configuration changes may affect existing integrations. Always notify developers of breaking changes well in advance and provide migration guides.
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