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Where can I find API credentials?

To access the API for the first time, generate your API credentials. These credentials enable you to request a token, which is crucial for authenticating communication with the authorized API.

To generate API credentials, follow these steps:

Available from version 16.0.0. For versions below 16.0.0, go to Menu > User panel > API credentials.

1. Go Menu > Your email address.

2. On the left, click API keys.

3. Click Create a key

4. Name your key and click OK.

5. Copy Client ID and Client secret. They won’t be available after you close this window.

API credentials in Piwik PRO

Note: Credentials are valid until you delete them in your profile.

6. Done!

Tip: Read more about our API in our authorized API guide.