API Credentials
The API credentials page lets you create and manage API keys for programmatic access to your Resplendent Data account.
What are API credentials?
Section titled “What are API credentials?”API credentials consist of a label and an API key. The key authenticates requests when calling the Resplendent API programmatically. Each credential can be marked as a reseller credential if needed.
Accessing API credentials
Section titled “Accessing API credentials”- Click Additional Settings in the main sidebar
- Select API Credentials
Creating a new credential
Section titled “Creating a new credential”- Click the New Credential button
- Copy the API key shown in the Key field — this is the only time the key is displayed
- Edit the label to identify this credential
The key is only shown once during creation. If you lose it, you’ll need to delete the credential and create a new one.
Managing credentials
Section titled “Managing credentials”Editing a label
Section titled “Editing a label”Click the edit icon next to the credential label to change it. Save or cancel your changes.
Copying credentials
Section titled “Copying credentials”- Click the copy icon next to the ID to copy the credential ID
- Click the copy icon next to the API key to copy the key
Deleting a credential
Section titled “Deleting a credential”- Click the delete icon on the credential card
- Confirm the deletion in the dialog
Deleting a credential is permanent. Any applications using that key will lose access immediately.
Reseller credentials
Section titled “Reseller credentials”If you’re a reseller or Giga Admin, you’ll see a toggle on each credential to mark it as a reseller credential. This flag controls API access permissions for reseller-specific features.
Requirements
Section titled “Requirements”- Staff role or higher
- Resplendent user or reseller account
Best practices
Section titled “Best practices”Key security
Section titled “Key security”- Store API keys securely, never commit them to version control
- Use environment variables or secret management tools
- Rotate keys periodically by creating new ones and deleting old ones
Access control
Section titled “Access control”- Create separate credentials for different applications
- Delete credentials that are no longer in use
- Use descriptive labels to identify what each key is for