To use the WaFloW.ai API or configure webhooks, you need to generate an API Key.
This key allows you to securely authenticate requests and link them to your account or subaccount.
What is an API Key? #
An API Key is a unique credential that identifies and authorizes access to the WaFloW.ai API.
With it, you can:
- Consume API endpoints.
- Receive events via webhooks.
- Integrate WaFloW.ai with external systems.
⚠️ This is a sensitive credential and must be protected.
Where API Keys are created #
API Keys are created from the advanced settings in WaFloW.ai.
To access:
- Log in to WaFloW.ai.
- Access the corresponding subaccount.
- Go to the API/Webhooks or Advanced Integrations section.
The key is generated at the subaccount level.
How to create an API Key step by step #
- Click Create New API Key.
- Assign a descriptive name to the key (for example:
Make - Webhooks,n8n - Producción). - Confirm the creation.
The API Key will be generated automatically.
Store your API Key securely #
Once created:
- Copy the API Key.
- Store it in a secure password manager.
- Do not share it through unsecure channels.
- Do not publish it in public code.
👉 For security reasons, the key can only be displayed once.
When to create multiple API keys #
It is advisable to create different API Keys when:
- You use several external systems.
- Separate environments (testing/production).
- You want to revoke access without affecting everything.
This facilitates control and maintenance.
What happens if you lose an API Key #
If you lose an API Key:
- It cannot be recovered.
- You must revoke it and create a new one.
- Update the new password on all systems that use it.
Good security practices #
- Use one API Key per integration.
- Revoke keys that are no longer in use.
- Do not reuse passwords between projects.
- Check active passwords regularly.
Summary #
Creating an API Key allows you to:
- Access the WaFloW.ai API.
- Configure webhooks.
- Integrate external systems.
- Maintain control and security.