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API Keys provide programmatic access to Zencoder’s API, enabling integrations with CI/CD pipelines, custom tooling, and third-party services. API Keys page showing empty state with Add button

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Creating an API Key

  1. Click the Add button in the top-right corner
  2. Give the key a descriptive name (e.g., “CI Pipeline”, “GitHub Actions”)
  3. Copy the generated key immediately — it won’t be shown again
API keys grant access to your organization’s resources. Treat them like passwords — store them in environment variables or a secrets manager, never commit them to source control.

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Managing Keys

Create separate API keys for each integration so you can revoke access to one service without affecting others.