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

# API Keys

> Creating and managing AtlasFlux API keys.

## API key format

AtlasFlux API keys follow this format:

```
af_{environment}_{32 hex characters}
```

Examples:

* `af_live_a1b2c3d4e5f6...` — Production key
* `af_test_a1b2c3d4e5f6...` — Development key

The first 14 characters serve as the **prefix** and are stored in the database for lookup. The full key is only shown once at creation.

## Creating keys

Create API keys from the [Developer Dashboard](https://platform.atlasflux.my/dashboard/api-keys):

1. Click **Create API key**
2. Enter a name
3. Select environment (test or live)
4. Optionally set a monthly spend limit
5. Copy the full key — **it will not be shown again**

## Key prefixes

The prefix is visible in the Dashboard and in request logs:

| Prefix             | Full Format            |
| ------------------ | ---------------------- |
| `af_live_` + 6 hex | Production key prefix  |
| `af_test_` + 6 hex | Development key prefix |

## Key management

* **View** — See all keys in the Dashboard (prefix only, not full key)
* **Rename** — Change the key name
* **Revoke** — Immediately invalidate a key
* **Delete** — Permanently remove a key

<Warning>
  Deleted keys cannot be recovered. Revoke instead if you might need the key again later.
</Warning>

## Spending limits

You can set a monthly spend limit per key. When the limit is reached, requests using that key receive a `402` response.