Step 2: Create API key and obtain base REST URL

Overview

To make REST API calls, you need to create a Sift API key and obtain your organization's base REST URL.

Create an API key

Let's create an API key on Sift's Manage page.

1. In Sift, click your profile icon, which shows the first initial of your account name.
2. Select Manage.
3. In the Manage navigation menu, click API keys.
4. Click + Create API Key.
5. In the Name box, enter a name for the API key.
6. In the User list, select your email to link to the API key.
7. Click Create.
8. Click Copy.

   Be sure to save the API key, as you will need it in the upcoming steps.

9. Click Close.

Obtain the base REST URL

Let's obtain the base REST URL on Sift's Manage page.

1. In the REST API URL field, click Copy.