By default, the API is disabled for accounts.

Warning -
Make sure that the access key is protected against unauthorized use. Anyone who sends an API request with the access key can make changes to your account.

To enable an account to use API:

  1. Login to https://app.redislabs.com with a user that is an owner of an account.
  2. Go to the Settings.
  3. In the Account tab, locate the Cloud API Access Key.
  4. Click Generate.

The generated string is the API access key that you need to include in all API calls. Account owners can see the access key in the account.

You can also manage usage of the API access key including:

  • Delete the access key
  • Limit usage of the access key by network subnets