API keys
For when you want to talk to Wemob from somewhere that isn't the dashboard.
Most people will never need an API key. You only need one if you want to connect Wemob to other tools you use — say, a script that creates a new project automatically when a form is submitted, or a custom integration with your own software. If that doesn't sound like you, you can safely skip this page.
What API keys are for#
An API key is a long secret string that lets a program identify itself as you. If you have a developer friend building something that works with your Wemob account, they might ask for an API key. That's the only reason to create one.
Create a key#
Open the Account menu → Settings → API keys and click Create key. Give it a short name so you can remember what you made it for (“Zapier”, “My export script”, etc.). Wemob will generate a long string and show it to youonce. Copy it somewhere safe — a password manager is the best place.
Keep them secret#
An API key is equivalent to your password. Anyone who has it can do anything you can do. That means:
- Never paste it into a public chat or email
- Never commit it to a public GitHub repository
- Store it in a password manager, not a text file on your desktop
- Create a separate key for each tool or project, so you can revoke one without breaking the others
Revoking a key#
If you ever think a key has been exposed — or if you're done with whatever you made it for — delete it from the same Settings page. The key stops working immediately. Any tool still using it will start getting errors and will need a new key to continue.