Obtaining Your API Key

To interact with the sourceID API, you need to obtain an API key. Follow these steps to generate and secure your API key:

1. Log in to the sourceID dashboard:

   • Navigate to your dashboard using your account credentials.
   • If you do not have an account, please reach out to our support team at [email protected].

2. Visit the Settings Page:

   • Click on the Settings icon ⚙️ located at the bottom left and the top right of the page.

3. Visit the API Key Page:

   • On the settings page, locate and click the "API Key" section.

4. Generate API Keys:

   • Click on the "+ Generate API Key" button to generate your API key.
   • This key will be used to obtain your access token.

5. Secure Your API Key:

   • Treat your API key as confidential.
   • Do not share it publicly or embed it directly in client-side code.
   • Store it securely in your server-side environment.

6. Using Your API Key:

   • Use the generated API key to authenticate your API requests.
   • Include the API key in the x-api-key header of your HTTP requests.

7. Regenerating Your API Key:

   • If you believe your API key has been compromised, regenerate it immediately.
   • Follow the same steps to generate a new API key and update your applications accordingly.

Note

Disable an API Key if needed: - To disable an API key, navigate to the API Key section. - Click on the disable button next to the API key you wish to deactivate.