API key credentials

API key credentials are an itemAn item, also known as a content item, is a resource stored in a portal such as a web map, hosted layer, style, script tool, file, or notebook.Learn more that contains the parameters used to create and manage long-lived access tokensAn access token is an authorization string that provides access to secure ArcGIS content, data, and services. Its capabilities are determined by the privileges it supports. It is obtained by implementing API key authentication, User authentication, or App authentication.Learn more for API key authenticationAPI key authentication is a type of authentication that uses an API key to authenticate requests to ArcGIS services and secure portal items.Learn more. You can manage the properties of API key credentials to define the privileges and expiration date associated with the access token, generate additional access tokens, and invalidate existing tokens. They are a type of developer credentialsDeveloper credentials are a type of item in a portal that contains parameters for authentication. There are two types of developer credentials: API key credentials and OAuth credentials.Learn more and are created in the Content management > New item menu.