API Keys
Create and manage API keys for integrating Tiquo with your systems.Overview
API keys enable:- Programmatic access to Tiquo
- Custom integrations
- Automated workflows
- Third-party connections
Creating API Keys
1
Navigate to API Keys
Go to Settings → API Keys
2
Click Create Key
Click Create API Key
3
Name Your Key
Give it a descriptive name
4
Select Scopes
Choose allowed permissions
5
Generate
Click Create
6
Copy Key
Copy immediately (shown once)
API Key Scopes
Available Scopes
| Scope | Access |
|---|---|
customers:read | Read customer data |
customers:write | Create/update customers |
orders:read | Read order data |
orders:write | Create/manage orders |
services:read | Read service catalog |
analytics:read | Access reports |
settings:read | Read settings |
settings:write | Modify settings |
Scope Selection
Choose minimum necessary:- Read-only for reporting
- Write for creating records
- Full for admin tasks
Managing Keys
Viewing Keys
See all active keys:- Key name
- Last used
- Created date
- Scopes
Revoking Keys
Remove access:- Find the key
- Click Revoke
- Confirm revocation
Revoked keys stop working immediately.
Rotating Keys
Best practice is regular rotation:- Create new key
- Update your systems
- Revoke old key
Security Best Practices
Minimum Scopes
Minimum Scopes
Only grant permissions that are needed.
Secure Storage
Secure Storage
Store keys in environment variables, not code.
Regular Rotation
Regular Rotation
Rotate keys every 90 days or after team changes.
Monitor Usage
Monitor Usage
Review API usage logs for anomalies.
Rate Limits
Limits by Plan
| Plan | Rate Limit |
|---|---|
| Starter | 100 req/min |
| Pro | 1,000 req/min |
| Enterprise | 10,000 req/min |
Handling Limits
When rate limited:- Receive 429 response
- Wait and retry
- Implement backoff