Service accounts

A service account allows admins to create and maintain API credentials separate from a single username and password combination. It also allows you to create and control additional API access for different use cases.

When you connect to the Area 1 API, the Public Key is used for the username and the Private Key for the password.

​​ Create service account

1. Log in to the Area 1 dashboard Open external link .
2. Go to Settings (the gear icon).
3. Go to Service Accounts.
4. Select Add Service Account.
5. Add a Name.
6. Select Create Service Account.
7. You will see your account’s Private Key in a pop-up message (which will never be displayed again) and Public Key in the list of service accounts. Make sure to copy both values and store in a secure location.

​​ Rotate private key

If you lose your private key or need to rotate it for security reasons, you can generate a new private key:

1. Log in to the Area 1 dashboard Open external link .
2. Go to Settings (the gear icon).
3. Go to Service Accounts.
4. On a specific account, select … > Refresh key.