🔑 Setting Up Your API Key

1. Creating a new API Key

Once you have signed up and logged in to your CoinGecko account, go to Developer Dashboard

Click on + Add New Key button to create a new API key

2. Making API Request

The root URL for the CoinGecko Pro API is https://pro-api.coingecko.com/api/v3/
Refer to the Authentication page for detailed information
For a demonstration using the Ping Endpoint, use the following example:
https://pro-api.coingecko.com/api/v3/ping?x_cg_pro_api_key=YOUR_API_KEY
Feel free to experiment with Ping or other endpoints in the documentation by entering your API Key in the x-cg-pro-api-key section and clicking the "Try It!" button

3. Edit or Delete API Key

Go to Developer's Dashboard and click “Edit” button on a specific API Key
In case the API Key is compromised, you may delete the API Key by clicking the "Delete Key" button
You may also update the label and save the changes by clicking "Confirm" button

4. API Usage Report

You can monitor your API usage in the Usage Report section, which provides details such as:
- Total Monthly API Calls
- Remaining Monthly API Calls
- Rate Limit (Request Per Minute) - maximum number of API requests allowed in one minute
- Last Used - the timestamp of the last used instance

You can also check your full historical usage by specifying API Keys, timeframe or date range. You may export as CSV for more comprehensive view

5. Others

Call Consumption Alerts

You may enable or disable call consumption alerts in the tab below to receive emails when specific credit usage thresholds are reached

Overage Option (Beta)

The overage option enables you to make API calls when your usage exceeds the monthly credits. You can activate the overage option by clicking the "Turn On Overage" button, ensuring uninterrupted service and allowing you to continue making API calls or vice versa