Create API Keys
Overview
The Apollo API enables you to connect CRMs and other third-party software to Apollo. To use or test the Apollo API, you need to create an API key.
API Pricing
Access to Apollo's API is dependent on your pricing plan. Refer to Apollo's pricing page for more information. If you need help upgrading, reach out to the Apollo sales team for guidance.
The following sections show how to create an Apollo API key.
Create a New API Key
To create a new API key:
- Launch Apollo and click Settings > Integrations.
- Find the API option and click Connect.
- Click API keys to view or create new API keys. Then, click Create new key.
- Name your API Key and add a description. To scope your key appropriately, click the checkbox for each Apollo API endpoint you need to access.
Don't Call Me Shirley!
Give your new API Key a name that provides context to its use. Choose names like
Bulk Enrichment
orContact Search
, and add thorough descriptions for additional context.
- (Optional) If your account has multiple API keys, turn your new key into the account's master key by toggling on the Set as master key slider.
- Click Create API key.
You have now created an API key.
Manage API Keys
To view all of your account's API keys, go to the Apollo developer dashboard and click API keys. Here, you can view, copy, and delete API keys.
API Key Safety
Keep your API keys in a safe place. Anyone with access to these keys can take actions through your Apollo account.
Click the copy icon to copy an API key.
Click the eye icon to view an API Key.
Click the trash can icon to delete an API Key.
Track API Usage
To monitor your account's usage of the Apollo API, go to the Apollo developer dashboard and click Usage.
From here, you can view the email credits and mobile number credits your account has consumed in the current billing cycle.
You can also view the rate limits for each of the API endpoints to determine how many calls you can make per day, hour, and minute.
Click Subscription to access Apollo's <a href="https://app.apollo.io/#/settings/plans/upgrade"" target="_blank">pricing page, where you can customize your credit limit and available features.
Test the API
With your API key created, you're ready to test the Apollo API using Postman or similar tools.
Updated 3 months ago