Create and Manage API Keys

API keys are your main authentication method when interacting with the Chift Unified API.
Each key identifies and authorizes requests made from your account.

You can manage them directly from the API Keys page in the platform.

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Managing your keys

From the API Keys page, you can:

• View all existing API keys
• Delete unused or expired keys
• Create new ones when rotating credentials or switching environments

You can also optionally limit the scope of an API key to one or more consumers.

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Consumer-specific API Keys

When creating a new key, you can restrict its access to a specific consumer:

1. Select a consumer from the dropdown menu
2. The API key will only be valid for this consumer’s data
3. This adds an extra layer of isolation and security, especially useful for customer-specific integrations. This won’t be relevant in most implementations.

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For a deeper overview of how authentication works with the Unified API, see the Authentication guide.