API Keys

Overview#

API keys are used to authenticate requests to the ModelStack API. Each key starts with sk_ and can be given a descriptive name for easy identification.

Creating an API Key#

1. Navigate to Dashboard → Settings → API Keys tab or go directly to modelstack.cc/dashboard/settings?tab=api-keys
2. Click Create API Key
3. Enter a descriptive name (e.g., "Production Server", "Development", "CI/CD Pipeline")
4. Click Create
5. Copy the key immediately — it won't be shown again

Managing API Keys#

Your API keys dashboard shows:

• Key name — The descriptive name you assigned
• Key prefix — First few characters of the key (e.g., abc...)
• Created date — When the key was created
• Last used — Timestamp of the most recent API call with this key

Revoking an API Key#

To revoke (delete) an API key:

1. Navigate to Dashboard → Settings → API Keys tab
2. Find the key you want to revoke
3. Click the delete button
4. Confirm the revocation

Best Practices#

• Use descriptive names — Name keys after their use case (e.g., "Backend Production", "Testing")
• One key per environment — Use separate keys for development, staging, and production
• Rotate regularly — Periodically create new keys and revoke old ones
• Revoke compromised keys immediately — If a key is exposed, revoke it from your dashboard right away