What is API Keys Management?
API Keys Management allows you to create, manage, and monitor API keys for integrating PixelMagicAI services into your applications, websites, or third-party tools. You can generate API keys, set usage limits, track API calls, and manage access to various AI features programmatically.
How to Access API Keys Management
- Log into your PixelMagicAI account
- Navigate to the dashboard
- Click on "API Keys" or "Developer" in the left sidebar
- Access your API key management dashboard
API Keys Features
Key Generation
Create and manage API keys:
- Generate New Keys - Create new API keys for different purposes
- Key Naming - Give descriptive names to your keys
- Key Permissions - Set specific permissions for each key
- Key Expiration - Set expiration dates for security
Usage Monitoring
Track API usage and performance:
- Usage Statistics - Monitor API call volumes
- Rate Limits - Track rate limit usage
- Error Logs - View API errors and issues
- Performance Metrics - Monitor response times
Security Management
Secure your API access:
- Key Rotation - Regularly update API keys
- Access Control - Manage key permissions
- IP Restrictions - Limit access to specific IP addresses
- Key Revocation - Immediately disable compromised keys
How to Use API Keys Management
Step 1: Generate a New API Key
Create your first API key:
- Click "Generate New API Key"
- Enter a descriptive name for the key
- Select the services this key can access
- Set usage limits and restrictions
- Generate and copy the key
Step 2: Configure Key Settings
Set up key permissions and limits:
- Choose which AI services the key can access
- Set daily/monthly usage limits
- Configure IP address restrictions
- Set key expiration date
Step 3: Implement in Your Application
Use the API key in your code:
- Include the key in API requests
- Set up proper authentication headers
- Handle API responses and errors
- Implement rate limiting in your code
Step 4: Monitor Usage
Track your API usage:
- Check usage statistics regularly
- Monitor for unusual activity
- Review error logs and issues
- Adjust limits as needed
Available API Services
Text Generation APIs
- Content Generation - Generate articles, blog posts, and text content
- Code Generation - Generate code snippets and scripts
- Translation - Translate text between languages
- Text Summarization - Summarize long documents
Image Generation APIs
- Image Creation - Generate images from text descriptions
- Image Editing - Modify and enhance images
- Style Transfer - Apply artistic styles to images
- Image Analysis - Analyze and describe image content
Audio APIs
- Text-to-Speech - Convert text to audio
- Speech-to-Text - Transcribe audio to text
- Voice Cloning - Create custom voice models
- Audio Processing - Edit and enhance audio files
Chat and Conversation APIs
- Chat Completion - Generate conversational responses
- Chatbot Integration - Connect to custom chatbots
- Conversation Management - Manage chat sessions
- Context Handling - Maintain conversation context
API Authentication
Authentication Methods
- API Key Header - Include key in request headers
- Bearer Token - Use token-based authentication
- Query Parameters - Pass key as URL parameter
- OAuth 2.0 - Use OAuth for advanced authentication
Request Format
Example API request:
curl -X POST "https://api.pixelmagicai.com/v1/generate" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"prompt": "Write a blog post about AI",
"model": "gpt-4",
"max_tokens": 500
}'
Rate Limiting and Quotas
Rate Limits
- Requests per Minute - Limit API calls per minute
- Requests per Hour - Limit API calls per hour
- Daily Limits - Set daily usage quotas
- Concurrent Requests - Limit simultaneous requests
Quota Management
- Monitor usage against limits
- Set up usage alerts
- Request quota increases
- Track usage by service
Error Handling
Common Error Codes
- 401 Unauthorized - Invalid or missing API key
- 403 Forbidden - Insufficient permissions
- 429 Too Many Requests - Rate limit exceeded
- 500 Internal Server Error - Server-side issues
Error Response Format
{
"error": {
"code": "rate_limit_exceeded",
"message": "Rate limit exceeded. Try again later.",
"retry_after": 60
}
}
Security Best Practices
- Keep API keys secure and never expose them in client-side code
- Use environment variables to store API keys
- Rotate API keys regularly
- Set appropriate usage limits
- Monitor for unusual activity
- Use HTTPS for all API requests
- Implement proper error handling
- Log API usage for security auditing
What to Expect
- Secure API access with proper authentication
- Comprehensive monitoring of API usage and performance
- Flexible rate limiting to control costs and usage
- Detailed analytics to track API performance
- Easy key management with creation and revocation
- Professional documentation for all API endpoints
Common Issues and Solutions
API Key Not Working
Solution: Verify the key is correct, check permissions, ensure the key hasn't expired, or regenerate a new key.
Rate Limit Exceeded
Solution: Implement exponential backoff, reduce request frequency, or upgrade your plan for higher limits.
Authentication Errors
Solution: Check the Authorization header format, verify the key is valid, or regenerate the API key.
Unexpected API Responses
Solution: Check the API documentation, verify request format, or contact support for assistance.
Usage Limits
API usage depends on your subscription plan:
- Free Plan: Limited API calls per month
- Basic Plan: Increased API limits
- Premium Plan: Higher limits and priority access
- Enterprise Plan: Custom limits and dedicated support
API Documentation
- Comprehensive API reference documentation
- Code examples in multiple programming languages
- Interactive API testing tools
- SDK libraries for popular languages
- Webhook documentation and examples
- Best practices and implementation guides
Getting Help
If you need assistance with API Keys Management:
- Check the API documentation
- Contact developer support
- Review the API FAQ section
- Join the developer community forum