API Key Management for Users in myDRE

API Key Management for Users in myDRE


Having control over your API access is crucial for maintaining security and independence.

In myDRE, users can now manage their own API keys, enabling them to upload data into workspaces with a single key. This provides greater flexibility and control, while ensuring accountability and data protection.

How API Keys Work

Users can generate an API key that is linked to both their user account and a specific workspace(s). The key is displayed only once during creation, so it’s important to save it securely. If the key is lost or needs to be changed, it can be regenerated. When a new key is generated, the old one becomes invalid and can no longer be used.

Each user only needs one API key to upload data into the workspace. After uploading, the system sends an email notification to confirm that the data was received. This helps users stay informed about their activity.

Notes
API keys can only be created for workspaces where the user has permission. If the user loses access to a workspace, their existing API key will stop working for that workspace. If the user account is disabled, any related API keys will also stop working.

Create your own API key

  1. In the myDRE portal, go to Developer Settings as shown in the image bellow


  1. Generate a new key


  1. Select Workspace(s) for which you want to use this API key



  1. API Key has been generated and here you can:
    1. View and update the scope (list of workspaces) any time. 
    2. You can create a new key, if needed. The old key will stop working.
    3. Delete the key, if you no longer need it.


Who Can Use This

While all users in myDRE can generate an API key, only certain roles are allowed to upload data. These roles include Privileged, Accountable, Standard, Advanced, and Data Contributor. Users without one of these roles will not be able to upload data using the API key.

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Read more about API Methods in myDRE or use a different method to upload your data in myDRE such as Data Landing Zone (DLZ)

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