Managing API Keys
What is an API Key?
An API Key is a unique code that acts like a secure password for a computer program. It allows another application to securely access your EvangelOS data without you having to share your personal admin login.
This is a powerful, efficient tool for developers who might be building a custom integration or a unique reporting tool for your church.
How to Generate an API Key
Click on your organization's name in the top-right corner of the screen.
From the dropdown menu, select
Church Settings.
On the Settings page, navigate to the API tab. (This may be under a tab like "Advanced" or "Developer").
Click the "Generate New Key" (or similar) button.
You will be prompted to give the key a descriptive name. This is very helpful for remembering what the key is used for (e.g., "Church Website Form" or "Custom Reporting Tool").
Once you create the key, EvangelOS will display the unique key (a long string of letters and numbers) on the screen.
**IMPORTANT: Secure Your Key
For your security, we will only show you this key one time.
Copy the key immediately and store it in a secure location, like a password manager.
Do not share this key in an email or a chat message. Treat it with the same high level of security as your bank password.
If you lose the key, you will not be able to see it again. You will have to delete the old key and generate a new one.
How to Delete an API Key
If a key is no longer needed or you believe it has been compromised, you should delete it immediately.
Go to the same API tab in your Settings.
You will see a list of all the keys you have generated.
Find the key you wish to remove and click the "Delete" or "Revoke" button.
This will immediately and permanently block any application from using that key to access your account.
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