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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
2. Making API Request
- The root URL for the CoinGecko Pro API is
https://pro-api.coingecko.com/api/v3/
- Refer to the Authentication page for detailed information
- For a demonstration using the Ping Endpoint, use the following example:
https://pro-api.coingecko.com/api/v3/ping?x_cg_pro_api_key=YOUR_API_KEY
- Feel free to experiment with Ping or other endpoints in the documentation by entering your API Key in the
x-cg-pro-api-key
section and clicking the "Try It!" button
3. Edit or Delete API Key
- Go to Developer's Dashboard and click βEditβ button on a specific API Key
- In case the API Key is compromised, you may delete the API Key by clicking the "Delete Key" button
- You may also update the label and save the changes by clicking "Confirm" button
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
ordate range
. You may export as CSV for more comprehensive view
5. Others
Call Consumption Alerts
You may enable or disable call consumption alerts in the tab below to receive emails when specific credit usage thresholds are reached
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