To use the Bouncy API, you need to generate an API key. This key authenticates your requests and links them to your Bouncy account.
Prerequisites
You must be on a paid plan (Growth, Scaling, Dominance, or Agency). Free and Solo plan users will see an upgrade prompt instead of the key generation page.
You must be logged in to your Bouncy.ai account.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Log in to your Bouncy.ai account.
Click API in the left sidebar.
If you do not already have an API key, you will see the API landing page with an overview of features and your plan's rate limit (e.g., "1K req/hour" for Growth, "10K req/hour" for Dominance).
Click the Generate API Key button.
Your API key will be created and automatically named with the current date (e.g., "API Key - 2/20/2026").
You will be redirected to the API Dashboard where your new key is displayed.
After Generating Your Key
Once your key is generated:
It appears on the API Dashboard in a masked format (e.g.,
bncy_sk_••••••••••••••••).Click Show to reveal the full key and Hide to mask it again.
Use the key in your API requests by including it in the Authorization header:
Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY
Important Security Notes
Keep your API key secret. Never share it publicly, commit it to a public code repository, or expose it in client-side code.
One key per account. You can have one active API key at a time.
If you believe your key has been compromised, revoke it and generate a new one (see Viewing and Revoking Your API Key).
Free/Solo Plan Users
If you are on the Free or Solo plan, the API page will show a lock icon and a message: "Paid Plan Required." You will see a list of API features and a View All Plans button. Upgrade to Growth or higher to unlock API access.
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