Add and Manage API Keys

The section titled API Keys is located at the bottom of the Organization > Roles page. 

API Keys are alphanumeric strings that authenticate an app to connect and integrate with your organization. Note that API Keys do not have expiration dates.

Organizations can use API Keys to provide access to the Public API of the DBL. The Public API provides organizations with access to data like content items, license agreements, and license templates. For full details, visit the DBL Public API documentation.

Required Permissions

Only users with the Account Manager role can create and view API Keys. Then that user would securely share the API key with their developer(s) to use their apps to access the Public API of DBL.

Add an API Key

To add an API Key to your organization, click on the Generate API Key button. 

A window titled “Generate New API Key” will appear. Enter a name that will help you or your colleagues remember the purpose of the API key.

API Key and Secret Key

After you click on the Generate API Key, important information will be generated and displayed. The API Secret Key is only displayed once on this screen, so it is very important for you to copy the API Key and Secret Key and save it in a secure place for future use. Click the Close button when done.