API Keys
Create and manage API keys for programmatic access to AI Search Index.
Create an API Key
- 1
Go to Account → API Keys
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Click Create API Key
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Enter a name for the key (e.g., "Production API" or "Development")
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Copy your new key — it will only be shown once
Types of Keys
AI Search Index uses different keys for different purposes:
API Key
For querying analytics data, managing websites, and dashboard operations.
Prefix: api_
Bot Tracking Key
For CDN integrations and log ingestion.
Prefix: bot_
Bot Tracking Keys are generated per-website in the website settings.
Manage API Keys
From the API Keys page, you can:
- View all keys — See when each key was created and last used
- Rename keys — Update the display name
- Revoke keys — Immediately invalidate a key
Security Best Practices
Keep Your Keys Secret
API keys provide full access to your account data. Never share them publicly.
- ✓Store keys in environment variables
- ✓Use different keys for different environments
- ✓Rotate keys periodically
- ✓Revoke unused keys
- ✗Never commit keys to version control
- ✗Never use keys in client-side code
Rate Limits
API rate limits depend on your plan:
| Plan | Rate Limit |
|---|---|
| Free | 10 req/min |
| Starter | 60 req/min |
| Pro | 300 req/min |
| Enterprise | Custom |