Create API Keys

Overview

Apollo API enables you to build integrations with Apollo, connect CRMs and other third-party software, enrich your records with Apollo data, and more. To use or test the Apollo API, you need to create an API key.

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API Pricing

Access to Apollo API depends on your Apollo plan. If you need access, upgrade your plan, or reach out to the Apollo sales team for guidance.

Check out the following sections to create an API key.

Create an API Key

To create a new API key:

1. Launch Apollo and click Settings > Integrations.
2. Click Connect beside Apollo API.
3. Click API Keys > Create new key.

4. Enter a name and a description, then select each API endpoint that you want the key to have access to. Alternatively, toggle Set as master key to select all endpoints. Some endpoints, like Get a List of Users, are only accessible with a master key.

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What's in a Name?

Give your API key a name that provides context to your users who manage API keys, and add thorough descriptions.

5. Click Create API key.

6. Apollo displays the full API key here. Click Copy to copy the API key, then paste it to a secure location.

You have now created an API key. With your API key created, you're ready to test Apollo API.

Manage API Keys

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Safety is Key

Keep your API keys in a safe and secure place, and be careful with whom you share API access. Anyone with access to API keys may be able to take action in your Apollo account.

You can regenerate or delete existing API keys in Apollo.

To manage your API keys:

1. Navigate to the developer dashboard on Apollo.
2. Click API keys.
3. Click Regenerate to regenerate and copy an API key.

4. Click Delete to permanently delete an API key.

You have now managed your API keys on Apollo.

Track API Usage

To monitor your account's usage API usage:

1. Navigate to the developer dashboard on Apollo.
2. Click Usage.
3. Apollo shows the number of phone and email credits your account has consumed in the current billing cycle.

4. Apollo shows the rate limits for each of the API endpoints to reveal how many calls you can make per day, hour, and minute.

5. Click Subscription to manage your Apollo plan. You can customize your plan and credit limit as needed.

You have now tracked your API usage on Apollo.