API Key Authentication
All endpoints require an API key passed in the X-API-KEY header.
Getting Your API Key
You can find your API key in your Octanist dashboard under Settings > General > API Keys.
Make sure you are in the correct organization. The API key is
organization-specific and if you get the wrong API key, you might see leads
going to the wrong organization or other unwanted behavior.
Using Your API Key
Include your API key in the X-API-KEY header with every request:
curl -H "X-API-KEY: your_api_key" https://octanist.com/api/leads
Security Best Practices
Keep your API key secure and never expose it in client-side code or public
repositories.
- Store your API key in environment variables
- Rotate your API keys regularly
- Monitor API usage for unusual activity
