🔔 Keep in mind! API key management is available for Mapon account administrators or users with unlimited permissions only.
An API key is a unique identifier that provides access to specific functions and data on the Mapon platform and allows this information to be integrated into other systems, applications, or software.
API Keys section layout
API key | An alphanumeric string or a communication mechanism that allows data exchange between two software modules. |
Comments | This can be used to specify the purpose of this API key (e.g. which third-party platform is using the current API key). |
Available actions | Actions that are enabled for the current API key. |
Available vehicles | Vehicles that the current API key has access to. |
Available car groups | Vehicle groups that the current API key has access to. |
Created | Indicates the date when this API key was created. |
User created | Indicates the user profile which has created the current API key. |
Last access | Indicates the last date and time when this API key was used for access. |
Active | Indicates with |
 | Allows you to make changes in the existing API key settings. |
 | Allows you to cancel access for the API key. |
symbol if the API key is in use, or with - if it is not in use.
How to create API key
🚨 API key must be created by client. Mapon Client Support Team is not authorized to create API keys for their clients.
Find and click on the Settings
section in the platform's left toolbar.Under API keys section find and click CREATE API KEY button on the right top corner.
A pop-up window will appear, allowing you to set specific limitations for the API key:
Available vehicles - choose which vehicles the API key will have access to. If you select limited access, you'll need to specify the vehicles that have access to the key from the provided list or pick a group with preselected vehicles;
Available actions - define what actions the API key can perform. This may include tasks like retrieving location data or accessing vehicle information. If you choose limited access, you'll have to specify the available actions.
After configuring the limitations, click 'SAVE' to create the API key. Once generated, the API key will be displayed on the screen, in the API key section.
📘 We advise our clients to use separate API keys for different third-party platforms and/or purposes.