Authentication
Start anonymously at lower limits. Sign in and create an API key for higher usage.
Create an API key
Use Developer Console when you need higher limits or authenticated usage. Copy the key once and store it safely. RVOL uses the same API keys. Contact us for custom workflows and higher limits.
Developer Console
Create, revoke, and replace API keys.
RVOL access
RVOL requires a Bearer API key with rvol:read. Approved accounts receive rvol:read on eligible keys. Other keys can use Search and Forecast, but RVOL returns 403.
Where the key goes
Different connection types store or send an API key in different places.
| Connection | Where to use the key |
|---|---|
| REST | No Authorization header for anonymous mode; Authorization header for API-key usage |
| SDKs | Client configuration or environment variable when using a key |
| MCP | No key at anonymous limits; API key or OAuth for higher usage |
| MCPB | No key for Search and Forecast at anonymous limits; POLYBRIDGE_API_KEY for higher usage or approved RVOL tools |
Use anonymous mode by omitting Authorization on supported endpoints. Add an API key only when you need authenticated usage.