An Application Programming Interface key (API key) is a unique identifier used to authenticate a user, developer, or calling program to an API.

Essentially they can be used to allow someone external access to your Swyftx account on the conditions that you set when creating the key.

When creating the key, there are processes you can use to stop them from buying, selling, withdrawing and depositing via your account.

You can choose different parameters that allow someone to use the key only under specific circumstances. These options are all made clear when creating the key.

For example, someone may use an API Key and have access to your account purely for the purpose of generating a transaction report.

How to create an API key

• App

  1. Go to Menu then select  Profile.
  2. Select  API Keys.
  3. Select Create new key, then select Continue.
  4. Choose the type of key you want to create. You can select a pre-defined scope or select a custom API.
  5. Enter an API key title.
  6. Review the key configuration, then select Confirm.
  7. Enter your password, then select Create key.
  8. Your API key and access token will display.

  Please make a note of your API key. If lost, we cannot provide it, and you will need to make a new key.

• Web

  1. Click on your initials in the top menu bar, then select  Profile.
  2. Select API keys from the menu, then select Create a key.
  3. Select I understand.
  4. Enter a title to keep track of this key.
  5. Select a pre-defined scope or select show advanced configuration to set advanced configuration.
  6. Select Continue.
  7. Enter your password, then select Continue.
  8. Your API key and access token will display.

  Please make a note of your API key. If lost, we cannot provide it, and you will need to make a new key.