Getting API Keys
How to create, use, and revoke API keys for the PostboxMap API.
Where to manage keys
Log in and go to Profile → API keys. There you can create new API keys (give each a name, e.g. "My app"), view the list of keys and when they were last used, and revoke keys you no longer need.
Creating a key
Click create and enter a name. The key value is shown once at creation; copy and store it securely. You cannot view the key again later. Rate limits apply: you can create up to 5 API keys per hour per IP.
Using the key
Send the key in the X-API-Key header with each request: X-API-Key: <your-key>. Using an API key attributes requests to your account (e.g. submissions and comments are linked to your profile). You can view usage per key (e.g. last 30 days) on the API keys page.
Revoking a key
If a key is compromised or no longer needed, revoke it from the API keys page. Revoked keys stop working immediately. You can create a new key if you need to continue using the API.