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API Key Setup Guide

Before you can start using the QuickSilver API, you’ll need to create an API Key. This guide walks you through the full setup process — from creation to usage and management.

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API Key Creation Steps

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Log in to QuickSilver

Visit qs.iotex.ai and sign in to your account.

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Go to Organization Settings

In the left sidebar:
  • Locate your organization name
  • Click on “API Keys” under the organization section

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Create a New API Key

  • Click the “Create API Key” button.
In the popup dialog:
  • Enter a descriptive name (e.g., “Wallet Tracker Bot” or “Frontend API”)
  • We recommend using a project or application name for clarity
  • Click “Submit” to finish

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Save Your API Key

Once created, your new key will appear in the list with the following info:
  • Name – the label you assigned
  • Key – partially hidden (e.g., 7d09****eb3e)
  • Rate Limit Enabled – whether limits are active
  • Rate Limit Max Per Day – daily requests cap
  • Expires At – optional expiry time
  • Actions – actions on the Key like delete or copy
Important: You will only see the full key once at the time of creation— copy and save it securely.

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Using Your API Key

After creation, you can use this API Key in various integration methods: 
# Environment variable approach
export QUICKSILVER_API_KEY="your-api-key"

# Using in Python code
client = OpenAI(
    api_key="your-api-key",  # Use your API Key here
    base_url="https://api-quicksilver.iotex.ai/v1"
)

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Troubleshooting

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Invalid API Key

  • Check for typos when copy/pasting
  • Confirm the key hasn’t expired or been deleted

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Permission Errors

  • Ensure your account has access to the correct organization
  • Make sure you’re using the correct key

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Rate Limiting

  • Check the rate limits associated with your key
  • Reduce request frequency or request higher limits if needed

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Support

If you encounter any issues while creating or using your Quicksilver API Key, check our developers community on Discord, or contact IoTeX Developers for support.