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Overview

API stands for application programming interface. You can think of an API as a way for one application to communicate to another. In order for you, or other applications to interface with Fastgate, you'll need to use an API key.

You can think of an API key as a password, which Fastgate uses to help identify the program making the request.

Keep it safe#

Your secret API key can be used to make any API call. Treat your secret API key as you would any other password.

  1. Grant access only to those who need it.
  2. Ensure it is kept out of any version control system you may be using.
  3. Store your key using a password manager or secrets management service.