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Create API Keys

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Sarah Malone
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Overview

The Apollo API enables you to connect CRMs and other third-party software to Apollo. To use or test the Apollo API, you need to create an API key.

 
API and Pricing

Access to Apollo's API is dependent on your pricing plan. Refer to Apollo's pricing page for more information. If you need help upgrading, reach out to the Apollo sales team for guidance.

The following sections show how to create an Apollo API key.

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Create a New API Key

 
Developer Resources

For more technical information about the API, refer to Apollo's API reference documentation.

To create a new API key:

  1. Launch Apollo and click Settings > Integrations.
  2. Find the API option and click Connect. Access developer dashboard.
  3. Click API keys to view or create new API keys. Then, click Create new key. Create a new API key.
  4. Name your API Key and add a description. To scope your key appropriately, click the checkbox for each Apollo API endpoint you need to access. Add API key details.
     
    Don't Call Me Shirley!

    Give your new API Key a name that provides context to its use. Choose names like Bulk Enrichment or Contact Search, and add thorough descriptions for additional context.

  5. (Optional) If your account has multiple API keys, turn your new key into the account's master key by toggling on the Set as master key slider. Set as master key.
  6. Click Create API key.

You have now created an API key.

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Manage API Keys

To view all of your account's API keys, go to the Apollo developer dashboard and click API keys. Here, you can view, copy, and delete API keys.

 
API Key Safety

Keep your API keys in a safe place. Anyone with access to these keys can take actions through your Apollo account.

Click the copy icon to copy an API key.

Copy API keys.

Click the eye icon to view an API Key.

View API keys.

Click the trash can icon to delete an API Key.

Delete API keys.

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Track API Usage

To monitor your account's usage of the Apollo API, go to the Apollo developer dashboard and click Usage.

From here, you can view the email credits and mobile number credits your account has consumed in the current billing cycle.

Track credits used by API.

You can also view the rate limits for each of the API endpoints to determine how many calls you can make per day, hour, and minute.

View API rate limits.

Click Subscription to access Apollo's pricing page, where you can customize your credit limit and available features.

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Test the API

With your API key created, you're ready to test the Apollo API using Postman or similar tools.

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