Create an API key
API keys authenticate your requests to the LTX API. You create and manage them in the Developer Console — you'll only see the full key once, so copy it somewhere safe before closing the creation dialog.
How to create an API key
- Go to API keys in the Developer Console
- Click Create
- Enter a name and expiration date
- Click Create API Key to generate the key
- Copy your key and store it somewhere safe
- Click Done
You won't see this key again
The full key is only shown once. If you lose it, you'll need to delete it and create a new one.
Storing your key securely
Your API key gives full access to your account — treat it like a password.
- Don't paste it directly into your code. If you share or publish that code, your key is exposed.
- Keep it out of version control (Git). Never commit a file containing your key.
- If your team uses a secrets manager (like AWS Secrets Manager or Doppler), store it there.
The standard approach is to store it as an environment variable:
export LTXV_API_KEY="your_api_key_here"Ready to make your first request?
See the quick start guide in the developer docs.