Setting Up Your API Key

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1. Creating a new API Key

• Once you have signed up and logged in to your CoinGecko account, go to Developer Dashboard:
  
• Click on + Add New Key button to create a new API key:
  

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2. Making API Request

• Root URLs:
  • Pro API: https://pro-api.coingecko.com/api/v3/, refer to Pro API Authentication.
  • Demo API: https://api.coingecko.com/api/v3/, refer to Demo API Authentication.
• Example using the /ping endpoint:
  • Pro API: https://pro-api.coingecko.com/api/v3/ping?x_cg_pro_api_key=YOUR_API_KEY
  • Demo API: https://api.coingecko.com/api/v3/ping?x_cg_demo_api_key=YOUR_API_KEY
  

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3. Edit or Delete API Key

• Go to Developer’s Dashboard and click “Edit” button on a specific API Key.
• In case the API Key is compromised, you may delete the API Key by clicking the “Delete” button.
• You may also update the label and save the changes by clicking “Save” button.
  

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4. API Usage Report

• You can monitor your API usage in the Usage Report section, which provides details such as:
  • Total Monthly API Calls.
  • Remaining Monthly API Calls.
  • Rate Limit (Request Per Minute) — maximum number of API requests allowed in one minute.
  • Last Used — the timestamp of the last used instance.
  
• You can also check your full historical usage by specifying “API Keys”, “timeframe” or “date range”. You may export as CSV for more comprehensive view.
  

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5. Others

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Call Consumption Alerts

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Overage Option (Beta)

• The overage option enables you to make API calls when your usage exceeds the monthly credits.
• You can activate the overage option by clicking the “Turn On Overage” button, ensuring uninterrupted service and allowing you to continue making API calls or vice versa.