Create, Restrict, Rotate & Revoke Wemblo API Keys

Create a named Wemblo API key with minimum scopes, store it securely, rotate it, and revoke it when no longer required.

MAIN FIELDS

NameIdentifies the consuming system and owner.
ScopeControls permitted resources and actions.
EnvironmentTest or production use.
Created DateAudit information.

STEPS

  1. Open Wemblo Developer Settings and API Keys.
  2. Choose Create API Key.
  3. Enter a descriptive system and environment name.
  4. Choose the minimum required scopes.
  5. Create and copy the key once.
  6. Store it in a protected environment variable or secret manager.
  7. Test from an authorized server.
  8. Record ownership and rotation date.
  9. Revoke it immediately if exposed or no longer required.

ROTATION SEQUENCE

Create replacement key, update the consuming server, test, revoke the previous key, and review logs for unexpected use.

Who should use it

Authorized developers and technical workspace users.

Where to find it in Wemblo

Wemblo -> Developer Menu -> API Keys

Before you begin

  • Use a server-side integration environment.
  • Create separate test and production credentials.
  • Use HTTPS and least privilege.
  • Never expose a key or webhook secret in client-side code.

Main concepts and fields

Concept / FieldMeaning or Use
API KeySecret server credential.
ScopePermitted operation.
EnvironmentTest or production.
RotationControlled replacement.
RevocationImmediate disablement.

Test and verification

  1. Complete one successful path with fictional data.
  2. Complete one invalid, failure or permission path.
  3. Confirm the result appears in the correct workspace and module.
  4. Confirm the correct person or team can review and continue the work.

Common issues and solutions

IssueWhat to Check
401 UnauthorizedMissing, invalid, revoked or wrong-workspace key.
403 ForbiddenScope or resource permission.
422 ValidationRequired field or data format.
429 Rate LimitBackoff, volume and plan/API capacity.
Webhook retriesEndpoint response, signature, timeout and processing speed.

Security, privacy, consent, cost and provider notes

  • Use only data the business is authorized to process.
  • External provider charges, policies, approvals, limits and availability remain separate.
  • Do not expose passwords, API keys, tokens, webhook secrets, payment credentials or private customer data.
  • Use human review for sensitive, regulated, urgent, financial or final decisions.

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