API Keys

🚀 Getting Started: Navigating the Dashboard & Generating API Keys

Before making any image transformation requests to the ImageAura API, you need to authenticate using a valid API Key. This section will guide you through accessing your user portal and generating the appropriate key to start using the service.

🧭 Accessing the User Portal

To begin:

  1. Visit the PichaX user portal.

  2. Log in using your registered account credentials.

  3. Once logged in, navigate to the Settings page from the sidebar.

  4. Click on "API Keys" in the settings menu.

💡 You’ll land on the API Keys management page where you can create, view, or revoke your keys.

🔑 Creating an API Key

On the API Keys page:

  • Click the "Create API Key" button.

  • Choose the type of key you want to create:

    • Development Key – suitable for testing and local development. Supports both http and https requests. Transformations are watermarked. and are rate limited.

    • Production Key – designed for live environments. Only supports https requests for security reasons.

  • Add an optional expiry date for the keys generated

After generation:

  • Copy and store the key securely.

  • Use the key in your API requests under the key query parameter.

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