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Get Your API Key

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Step 2: Navigate to API Keys

Once logged in:

Go to your Dashboard
Click on API Keys in the left sidebar
You'll see your API keys page

Step 3: Create an API Key

Click the Create New API Key button:

Name your key - Give it a descriptive name (e.g., "Production", "Development", "Testing")
Set permissions (optional) - Choose read/write access levels
Click Generate Key

Your API key will be displayed in the format:

frc_xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Step 4: Copy and Save Your Key

Important: The API key is only shown once for security reasons.

Click the Copy button to copy your key
Save it in a secure location (password manager recommended)
Never share your API key or commit it to version control

If you lose your key, you can revoke it and generate a new one.

Step 5: Secure Your API Key

Follow these security best practices:

Use Environment Variables

Never hardcode your API key in your code. Use environment variables instead.

For local development (.env file):

# .env
DOCURIFT_API_KEY=frc_your_api_key_here

Add .env to .gitignore:

# .gitignore
.env
.env.local
.env.*.local

Language-Specific Examples

Python:

import os
from docurift import DocuRift

# Load from environment variable
api_key = os.getenv('DOCURIFT_API_KEY')
client = DocuRift(api_key=api_key)

JavaScript/Node.js:

// Load dotenv in development
require('dotenv').config();

const { DocuRift } = require('docurift');

// Load from environment variable
const client = new DocuRift({
  apiKey: process.env.DOCURIFT_API_KEY
});

TypeScript:

import { DocuRift } from 'docurift';

// Load from environment variable
const client = new DocuRift({
  apiKey: process.env.DOCURIFT_API_KEY as string
});