Project API Keys

API keys are used to authenticate your applications when interacting with the Confident AI API. Each project can have multiple API keys, allowing you to manage access for different environments or services.

Generate an API Key

To create a new API key:

1. Navigate to Project Settings → API Keys
2. Click the Generate New API Key button
3. Enter a descriptive name for the key (e.g., "Production", "Development", "CI/CD Pipeline"), choose an Expiration, and click Create
4. Copy and securely store the key secret. It's only shown once, so if you lose it, delete the key and generate a new one

Manage API Keys

To manage an existing API key, click the three-dot menu (⋮) on the right side of the row:

• Deactivate — Temporarily disables the key. Choose Activate from the same menu to re-enable it later.
• Rotate — Replaces the key's value. The new value works immediately, and the current one keeps working for the Grace period you choose, then is replaced.
• Delete — Permanently removes the key from your project.

Best Practices

• Use descriptive names — Name keys after their purpose (e.g., "GitHub Actions", "Production Server")
• Rotate keys regularly — Use Rotate with a grace period to phase out old values without downtime
• Use separate keys per environment — Create distinct keys for development, staging, and production
• Monitor usage — Check the "Last Used" column to identify unused keys that can be deactivated or deleted

Last updated on October 5, 2026