This article describes how to create REST API Keys for Basic and HMAC Authentication from the Sinch Engage platform. Comprehensive API documentation can be found in our Developer Portal.
Important - only account Administrators can create and manage API keys, users with Basic and Advanced account permissions won't allow you to configure these settings. Please contact your account administrator for assistance. API credentials can only be created on Verified Accounts. If your account is not yet verified, you can request verification through following the steps in the Account Verification article.
REST API Credentials | Basic Authentication
- To create new Basic API Credentials, go to the menu and click on Settings > API Settings > then scroll down to Basic Authentication and click on Create new key:
- In the resulting modal, provide a descriptive name and click Create Key:
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Once your API Credentials have been created, you'll see this confirmation. Copy the credentials to the clipboard then click Ok:
Important - This is the only time the Hub will display the API Secret, so if you're not planning to use it right away, we recommend saving it somewhere you can find it later. If you lose the API Secret, you'll need to create a new key/secret pair.
REST API Credentials | HMAC Authentication
- To create new HMAC API Credentials, go to the menu and click on Settings > API Settings > then scroll down to HMAC Authentication and click on Create new key:
- In the resulting modal, provide a descriptive name and click Create Key:
- Once your API Credentials have been created, you'll see this confirmation. Copy the credentials to the clipboard then click Ok:
Important - This is the only time the Hub will display the API Secret, so if you're not planning to use it right away, we recommend saving it somewhere you can find it later. If you lose the API Secret, you'll need to create a new key/secret pair.