Personal Access Key (PAK)

Authenticate with Polyteia API using PAKs without username and password.

Personal access keys (PAKs) enable access to the Polyteia API without using a username and password. They are ideal for connecting scripts, tools, or external systems. Each key has an expiration date and is only visible once after creation. PAKs are also tied to one organization.

Use cases

Use personal access keys when you want to:

• Securely access the API from external tools (e.g., Python, Postman)

• Automate tasks without manually logging in

• Integrate Polyteia data into your own systems

Personal Access Keys (PAKs) are linked to your account and determined by your access permissions.

Create PAKs

1. Go to Settings → Personal Access Keys

2. Click on Create Personal Access Key (PAK)

3. In the dialog:

   • Enter a name (e.g., Script access, ETL pipeline)

   • (Optional) Add a description

   • Set the validity period in days (e.g., 30)

   • Click on Save

4. Your key will be displayed. Copy it now – it won't be shown again later.

5. Click on Save to complete

Make sure to copy the key now and store it safely. It cannot be displayed again later. If you lose it, you'll need to create a new one.

View existing keys

All active PAKs appear in the list with:

• Name

• Description (if provided)

• Creation date

• Expiration date

• Scope (currently always All)

Delete PAKs

1. Find the key in the list

2. Click on the 🗑️ icon on the right

3. Confirm the deletion in the pop-up

A deleted key is immediately invalid for API access.

Notes

• You can have multiple active keys simultaneously

• Keys are only valid for the specified number of days

• Keep your keys secure – treat them like a password

• If lost or compromised, delete the key and create a new one

• Every PAK is tied to the organization that you create it in