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Manage API keys

Learn how to create, edit, and disable RunPod API keys.

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Legacy API keys generated before November 11, 2024 have either Read/Write or Read Only access to GraphQL based on what was set for that key. All legacy keys have full access to AI API. To improve security, generate a new key with Restricted permission and select the minimum permission needed for your use case.

Create an API key​

Follow these steps to create a new RunPod API key:

  1. In the RunPod console, navigate to the Settings page.
  2. Expand the API Keys section and select the Create API Key button.
  3. Give your key a name and set its permissions (All, Restricted, or Read Only). If you choose Restricted, you can customize access for each RunPod API:
    • None: No access
    • Restricted: Customize access for each of your Serverless endpoints. (Default: None.)
    • Read/Write: Full access to your endpoints.
    • Read Only: Read access without write access.
  4. Select Create, then select your newly-generated key to copy it to your clipboard.
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RunPod does not store your API key, so you may wish to save it elsewhere (e.g., in your password manager, or in a GitHub secret). Treat your API key like a password and don't share it with anyone.

Edit API key permissions​

To edit an API key:

  1. Navigate to the Settings page.
  2. Under API Keys, select the pencil icon for the key you wish to update
  3. Update the key with your desired permissions, then select Update.

Enable/disable an API key​

To enable/disable an API key:

  1. Navigate to the Settings page.
  2. Under API Keys, select the toggle for the API key you wish to enable/disable, then select Yes in the confirmation modal.

Delete an API key​

To delete an API key:

  1. From the console, select Settings.
  2. Under API Keys, select the trash can icon and select Revoke Key in the confirmation modal.