Authentication
API key authentication for the August Ads Developer API.
API Key Authentication
All Developer API requests require a valid API key sent as a Bearer token in the Authorization header.
Authorization: Bearer aug_live_YOUR_KEY
Getting an API Key
- Go to Settings → API
- Click "Create Key" and give it a name
- Copy the key immediately — it won't be shown again
Key Format
API keys follow the format aug_live_ followed by 32 hexadecimal characters. Keys are hashed with bcrypt and cannot be recovered if lost.
Security
- Never expose your API key in client-side code or public repositories
- Use environment variables to store keys in your applications
- Revoke and rotate keys immediately if you suspect they have been compromised
- You can create up to 10 active keys per account