Getting Your API Key
ProForm uses API keys to securely authenticate your applications and ensure only authorized requests can interact with your form data. Follow these simple steps to generate and retrieve your API key.
What is an API Key?
An API key is a unique identifier used to authenticate a user, developer, or calling program to an API. It's crucial for controlling access and monitoring usage.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Navigate to the Dashboard: Log in to your ProForm account and access your dashboard. This is your central hub for managing all your forms and settings.
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Create a New Form: From the dashboard, click on the option to create a new form.
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Configure Form Setup: As you set up your new form, provide a name for your form. During this process, you'll also need to configure the following important settings:
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Select if form data should be shown on submission. This controls whether users see their submitted data after successful submission.
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Select if the form is open for receiving submissions. This determines if your form is active and accepting new entries.
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Add Redirect URL and Timing: Specify a redirect URL where users will be sent after submitting the form, along with any desired timing settings for the redirect.
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Add a Success Message: Compose a success message that will be displayed to users upon successful form submission (if not redirecting immediately).
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API Key Displayed After Creation: Once you've completed the form creation process and saved your settings, your API key will be automatically generated and displayed to you. Make sure to copy it and store it securely.
Retrieving Existing API Keys
If you need to retrieve an API key for an already created form, follow these steps:
- Navigate to Your Forms Page: Go to app.proforms.top/forms.php or access the "Your Forms" section from your dashboard.
- Click on the Form: Locate and click on the specific form for which you need the API key.
- API Key Location: The API key will be prominently displayed at the top of the form's detail page.
Keep Your API Keys Secure
Your API key provides access to your form data. Treat it like a password and never share it publicly or embed it directly in client-side code without proper precautions.
Next Steps
With your API key in hand, you're ready to integrate ProForm into your application.
Integrate with Your App
Learn how to use your API key in your code.
Understanding Webhooks
Set up webhooks for real-time data notifications.
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