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Generating API Keys


User Menu > Settings > Configuration Options > API Keys


Customer accounts are able to generate API keys from within the application. (Trial accounts - Please contact your account representative directly. They will be able to provide you with keys.)


Note: If the API option isn't available to you please go ahead a issue a ticket and our customer support will handle the matter.


How to generate API keys

  1. Navigate to Settings > Configuration Options > API Keys.
  2. Select Create API Key.
  3. Enter a name and description (optional). Website, Logo URL, and Redirect URL do not need to be modified.
  4. Click Finish.


Notice now you will see the generated AppID and App Secret:


These keys can be used to obtain access and refresh tokens using the OAuth calls:

https://www.canto.com/api/?api=com#Access-Token


You can also generate an access token without needing to run through OAuth.

How to generate an access token without OAuth


  1. Open an API key and click Edit ().
  2. Select Support Client Credentials Mode.

  3. Click Generate.
    An access token is now generated that is valid for one month.

  4. To copy this key, confirm the copy icon in the upper right corner of this section.

    To delete the key, click Revoke.


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