Generating an API Key
API keys authenticate your requests to the Lynkd API. Each key is scoped to your account and has full access to your links and analytics.
- 1Go to Settings and click on the 'API Keys' tab.
- 2Click 'Generate New Key'.
- 3Give your key a descriptive name (e.g., 'Production Server', 'CI/CD Pipeline').
- 4Copy the key immediately. For security, the full key is only shown once. If you lose it, you will need to generate a new one.
Note: Store your API key securely. Never expose it in client-side code, public repositories, or browser requests. Use environment variables or a secrets manager.
Using Your API Key
Include your API key in the Authorization header of every request:
Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY
Revoking Keys
If you suspect a key has been compromised, revoke it immediately from your API Keys settings page. Click the 'Revoke' button next to the key. Revoked keys stop working within 60 seconds. Generate a new key and update your applications.