API Keys & Dashboard Management
Generate, configure, and securely manage your BuildBear API keys via the dashboard.
This section covers everything you need to know about creating, configuring, and managing your BuildBear API keys through the dashboard interface. You’ll learn how to generate new keys with the right permissions and how to view, edit, or revoke existing keys.
Free Accounts can create 1 API Key, while Premium Accounts can create upto 5 API Keys at a time. Wallet Address Accounts cannot create API Keys.
Creating API Key
The API Key management dashboard can be accessed from the navigation pane on the left.
When creating a new API key, you can:
- Name: Assign a descriptive label to identify the key (e.g., “CI/CD Pipeline Key”).
- Expiration: Set an expiry date for security.
Your API key is shown only once, right after creation. Make sure to copy and store it securely (for example, in an env file), as you won’t be able to retrieve it later.
Managing API Keys
Once you have API keys issued, the dashboard lets you:
- List All Keys: View key names, creation dates, and statuses.
- Destroy an API Key: Delete compromised keys or rotate keys without downtime.
- View Usage Logs: Shows number of times an API Key has been used.
Best Practice: Regularly review your API keys and revoke any that are no longer in use or cycle between different keys.
BuildBear External API Documentation
Comprehensive reference for BuildBear’s Sandbox and Explorer APIs: REST and JSON-RPC endpoints to manage sandboxes, fork networks, snapshots, and query on-chain data.
Explorer API Endpoints
Query your sandbox’s data: fetch block numbers by timestamp, retrieve contract ABIs and source code, etc.