API Keys

API keys in BizMagnets are unique identifiers used to authenticate requests made to the WhatsApp Business API.

These keys ensure that the requests are coming from authorized applications or services and provide access to specific features and functionalities of the WhatsApp Business API.

API Secret Key

An API secret key is a confidential piece of data used in conjunction with an API key to secure API interactions. It serves as a password-like credential that, when combined with the API key, verifies the identity of the requester and ensures that the API calls are coming from an authorized source. The API secret should be kept private and never exposed in client-side code or publicly accessible environments, as it is critical for maintaining the security of the API.

Create New API Key

Navigate to the settings on your WhatsApp Business dashboard and select API Keys.
Click on the option '+Add New API Key' to create a new tag.
Enter the name of the new API Key.

Click on 'Submit' and the new API Key will be created.

Benefits of API Keys:

Authentication and Security: API keys provide a secure way to authenticate and authorize applications that interact with the WhatsApp Business API.
Access Control: You can manage and control which applications or services can access your WhatsApp Business API by generating multiple API keys with specific permissions.
Tracking and Monitoring: API keys allow you to monitor and track the usage of the WhatsApp Business API by different applications or services, helping you manage API quotas and detect misuse.
Ease of Integration: API keys simplify the integration process by providing a straightforward way to authenticate API requests without the need for complex authentication protocols.
Scalability: Multiple API keys can be created for different teams, applications, or environments (e.g., development, staging, production), allowing for better scalability and management of API usage.

By managing API keys effectively, you can ensure secure, efficient, and organized access to the WhatsApp Business API, enhancing your application's communication capabilities with customers via WhatsApp.

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API Secret Key

Benefits of API Keys:

Authentication and Security: API keys provide a secure way to authenticate and authorize applications that interact with the WhatsApp Business API.

Access Control: You can manage and control which applications or services can access your WhatsApp Business API by generating multiple API keys with specific permissions.

Tracking and Monitoring: API keys allow you to monitor and track the usage of the WhatsApp Business API by different applications or services, helping you manage API quotas and detect misuse.

Ease of Integration: API keys simplify the integration process by providing a straightforward way to authenticate API requests without the need for complex authentication protocols.

Scalability: Multiple API keys can be created for different teams, applications, or environments (e.g., development, staging, production), allowing for better scalability and management of API usage.