Introduction

This transcript provides a comprehensive guide on how to create and utilize API keys for accessing and managing various API calls within a platform.

It emphasizes the importance of API keys for secure and efficient interaction with the system, detailing the step-by-step process to generate keys, assign permissions, and test API calls directly through the platform's documentation interface.

Center: Step-by-Step Guide to API Key Creation and Usage

1. Creating an API Key

• Navigate to the Top Right Menu:
  Access the user menu located at the top right corner of the platform interface.

• Open API Keys Section:
  From the dropdown menu, select "API Keys" to proceed to the key management area.

• Generate a New API Key:
  Click on "Create" to initiate a new key.

  • Name your API key for easy identification.

  • Assign permissions:

    • All abilities for full access, or

    • Specific abilities such as managing teams or flows.

• Select Workspace and Flow:
  Choose the relevant workspace and flow where your chatbots or integrations will operate.

• Finalize Creation:
  After configuration, press "Create".

  • The new API key will then be visible in the API Keys overview at the bottom of the page.

2. Accessing API Documentation and Testing Calls

• Open API Documentation:
  Click the "API Documentation" link located at the top right corner.

  • This opens a new tab displaying all available API calls.

• Authorize API Access:

  • Click the "Authorize" button.

  • Insert your just-created API key into the prompt.

  • Press "Authorize" to enable testing.

• Test API Calls:

  • Select any API call, e.g., "Get Subflows".

  • Click "Try it out".

  • Enter required parameters and press "Execute".

  • The response will display all necessary details for integrating these calls into your chatbot.

This process streamlines the integration of API functionalities into your platform, enabling secure, customizable, and efficient management of chatbots and workflows. By following these steps, users can confidently generate API keys, assign appropriate permissions, and test API calls directly within the documentation environment. This ensures seamless automation and enhances the platform's capabilities, empowering users to optimize their chatbot operations with precision and ease.

Key Takeaways:

• API keys are essential for secure access.

• Permissions can be tailored to specific needs.

• Testing API calls ensures correct integration.

• Documentation provides comprehensive API call details.