> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.bnplx.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Get API Keys

##

To interact with GreenBanana’s BNPLx APIs, every request must be securely authenticated using an API key.
This key is unique to your project and acts as your application's identity when making requests.

Your API key is generated via the GreenBanana Developer [Dashboard](https://app.staging.bnplx.io).

GreenBanana Group authenticates your API requests using your account’s API keys.
Each account has two API keys for authentication:

| Key                       | When to Use                                                                                                                          |
| ------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| Secret Key<br />(api-key) | Used to authenticate API requests from your merchant server. Don’t expose this key on a website or embed it in a mobile application. |
| Publishable Key           | Used to authenticate API requests from your app’s client. Can be publicly-accessible in your web or mobile app’s client-side code.   |

## How to Generate Your API Key

Log in to your [Dashboard](https://app.staging.bnplx.io)

* Go to the “Developers” tab

* Click on "API Keys"

* Click “Create New API Key”

* Copy the generated Secret API Key and store it securely (e.g., in environment variables or a secrets manager)

## Configuring Authorization in API Tools (Postman)

To use your API key in tools like Postman:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open your API request" />

  <Step title="Navigate to the “Authorization” tab" />

  <Step title="Set the Type to: API Key from the dropdown" />

  <Step title="Key Name: Name of the header or parameter (api-key)." />

  <Step title="Value: Your API key." />

  <Step title="Add to: Select whether it should be added to Headers or Query Params." />
</Steps>

🎉 You are ready to make your first payment!

## Managing API Keys

1. You can revoke or regenerate keys anytime from your our [Dashboard](https://app.staging.bnplx.io)

2. Use environment-specific keys to isolate testing and production

3. Consider rotating keys periodically for added security

Need help setting up? Reach out to [developer.support@greenbanana.group](mailto:developer.support@greenbanana.group)