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On this page, make sure you go through the following steps:
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Start by going to the left column of the page and give your API key a name. It is recommended to make sure the purpose of the key, such as exporting day to day reports, exporting ad media, etc.
Define an expiration date. When you API key has expired, it will no longer give access to your admin UI anymore. Please note this step is not mandatory and you can decide not to end the validity of your key, but for reasons of security it is recommended.
Make sure Set the status of your API key is on
active.In the right column of the page, find a long list of different data you can export via your admin UI. Here, you need to define to what data the API key should give access to. To secure access to specific data, all you need to do is click on the switch next to the text, until you see the switch move from ‘not allowed’ to ‘allowed’. Of course, you can create a generic API key and secure access to all data, but due to reasons of security it is recommended to limit the amount of data your key gives access to.
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When you are done, make sure you click on createCreate in the right lower corner of the page. If you do so, you will be taken back to the overview page, where you will see the new API key displayed.