====== What is my API key? ======


An API key is needed to authenticate your requests via REST. Navigate to //Settings > API//.

===== REST =====

In clients that are enabled for omnichannel and use REST, existing keys are listed in the "REST" tab.

==== Create REST API key ====

It is recommended to create a separate key for each application that uses REST. 

To do so, follow the steps here:
  - Click on the "REST" tab.
  - Choose the action "Create REST API key".
    * Step 1: Assign a name for the application that will use the new key.
    * Step 2: Specify which IP addresses are allowed to use the new key. To do this, enter one or more IP addresses and click "Allow". Alternatively, select "Allow all".
    * Finalize the action by clicking the "Create" button. 
  - The created key is now listed with the assigned name.

===== SOAP =====

<WRAP round important 100%> SOAP is deprecated (End of Life: 31.03.2025).

REST API allows promio.connect functions to be accessed by external devices.

Please contact our support team for questions about migrating from SOAP to REST. </WRAP>

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