> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.innflow.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# API Keys

> Programmatic access to Innflow for triggering workflows and managing resources

API keys let you interact with Innflow programmatically. Use them to trigger workflows from your own applications, scripts, or external services.

Innflow API keys start with `inf_sk_`.

## Creating an API Key

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to Settings">
    Navigate to **Settings → API Keys**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create a key">
    Click **New API Key**. Give it a descriptive name and choose an expiration period.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Copy the key">
    The full API key is shown **only once** after creation. Copy it and store it securely.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Expiration Options

| Option  | Duration                                     |
| ------- | -------------------------------------------- |
| 30 days | Short lived, good for temporary integrations |
| 90 days | Medium term access                           |
| 1 year  | Long term access                             |
| Never   | Does not expire (use with caution)           |

## Managing Keys

* View all your API keys with their creation date, last used date, and request count
* **Revoke** a key to immediately disable it
* Keys show a masked preview (first few characters) for identification

## Example Request

```bash theme={null}
curl -X POST https://api.innflow.ai/v1/workflows/{workflowId}/execute \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer inf_sk_..." \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"input":{"email":"customer@example.com"}}'
```

<Callout type="warning">
  Treat API keys like passwords. Do not commit them to version control or share them publicly. If a key is compromised, revoke it immediately and create a new one.
</Callout>