Get Your API Key
Create your Orshot account and get an API key in under a minute
Your API key authenticates every request to the Orshot API. Here's how to get one.
Create an Account#
If you don't have an Orshot account yet:
- Create your account
- Verify your email address
If you already have an account, log in here.
Once logged in, click API Keys in the sidebar to see all your keys.

Creating a New API Key#
If you need to create a new API key:
- Click the + Add New button in the top right
- Give your API key a descriptive label (e.g., "Production App", "Testing")
- Click Create
- Your new API key will be displayed
Managing Your API Keys#
Multiple API Keys#
You can create multiple API keys for different purposes:
- Development: For testing and development
- Production: For your live application
- Integrations: For third-party tools like Zapier or Make
Editing API Keys#
To rename or update an API key:
- Click the edit icon (✏️) next to the key
- Update the label
- Save changes
Deleting API Keys#
If an API key is compromised or no longer needed:
- Click the delete icon (🗑️) next to the key
- Confirm deletion
- Create a new API key to replace it if needed
Keep your API keys secret. Never commit them to version control or expose them in front-end code.
Next Step#
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