Openlayer uses API keys to authenticate requests made to the platform. You will need an API key to interact with Openlayer programmatically using the SDKs, the CLI, or the REST API. This guide shows you how to create API keys.
Prerequisite: you need an Openlayer account to follow this guide.

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Create an API key

  1. In the Openlayer app, click your user icon in the top right corner.
  2. In the dropdown menu, click “API Keys”.
  3. To create a new API key, click the “Create new API key” button, and enter a descriptive name.
  4. Click Create to generate your key.
  5. Copy the key and store it securely — you will not be able to view it again.
Create API key