Skip to main content Paygentic uses API keys as bearer tokens for authentication. Every request must include a valid key.
Key Structure
Keys are tied to users and environments:
Each key belongs to one user
Inherits that user’s permissions
Environment-specific: sk_test_ (sandbox) or sk_live_ (production)
Work only with their matching API endpoint
See Environments for details on sandbox vs production.
Getting Keys
After logging into the Paygentic dashboard:
Navigate to Settings
Select API Keys tab
Copy your key
Store securely in environment variables or secret managers. Never expose in client-side code or commit to version control.
Making Requests
Include keys in the Authorization header using Bearer authentication scheme.
All requests must use HTTPS. HTTP requests will fail. Unauthenticated requests will fail.
For user permission management, see Organizations .