API key

An API key is a long-lived access tokenAn 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 created using API key credentialsAPI key credentials are an item that contains the parameters used to create and manage long-lived access tokens for API key authentication. They are a type of developer credential.Learn more. They are valid for up to one year and are typically embedded directly into client applications. API keys are required 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.

API keys can be managed and invalidated though a credentials 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 in a portalArcGIS portal, also known as a portal, is a website with applications and tools that can be used to create, manage, access, and share geospatial content and data. It supports security and authentication, developer credentials, content and data service management, user and group management, and site administration. A portal can be hosted in Esri's infrastructure or your own infrastructure.Learn more. Up to two API keys can be created in each set of API key credentials. The privilegesPrivileges are a set of permissions assigned to ArcGIS accounts, developer credentials, and applications that grant access to secure resources and functionality in ArcGIS.Learn more and expiration date of an API key cannot be edited without invalidating the key.

API key authentication