API Keys

Create and manage API keys for programmatic access to DCP.

Creating API Keys

Via Web Interface

1. Navigate to Account Settings
2. Go to "API Keys" section
3. Click "Create API Key"
4. Enter key name and description
5. Set permissions/scopes
6. Copy and save the key securely

Key Security

Important: API keys are only shown once. Store them securely.

• Never commit keys to version control
• Use environment variables
• Rotate keys regularly
• Use least privilege principle

Using API Keys

In Environment Variables

export DCP_API_KEY=your-api-key-here

In API Requests

curl -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  https://api.dcp.com/v1/...

In CLI

dcp config set api-key YOUR_API_KEY

Managing API Keys

View Keys

List all your API keys:

1. Go to API Keys section
2. View key list with:
   • Key name
   • Created date
   • Last used
   • Status

Revoke Keys

Revoke compromised or unused keys:

1. Select the key
2. Click "Revoke"
3. Confirm action

Regenerate Keys

Regenerate existing keys:

1. Select the key
2. Click "Regenerate"
3. Update applications with new key

Best Practices

• Use separate keys for different applications
• Set appropriate scopes/permissions
• Regularly rotate keys
• Monitor key usage
• Revoke unused keys