Creating an API Token

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Overview

API tokens let your systems interact with Stackup programmatically. This guide shows you how to create and manage them.

Base URL

https://api.app.stackup.fi

Bearer Token

All API requests to the Stackup API require the "Authorization" HTTP header with a Bearer token. API tokens can be managed via the organization's settings page.

Authorization: Bearer your_api_key

Creating a Token in 3 Steps

GIF showing how to access API settings and create an API token in Stackup's crypto operations platform.

1. Access API Settings

  • Log in to app.stackup.fi

  • Navigate to your desired Organization in the top of the left sidebar.

  • Go to SettingsAPI Keys

2. Generate Token

  • Click Create New Token

  • Name it (e.g., "Treasury Automation")

  • Select permission level:

    • Read-only: View only

    • Standard: Create but not execute transactions

    • Admin: Full access

  • Click Generate Token

3. Save Securely

  • Copy the token immediately (shown only once)

  • Store in your password manager or secrets system

  • Click I've copied my token

Managing Tokens

View & Revoke

  • See all API tokens in SettingsAPI Keys

  • Click the trash can to immediately disable a token

Security Tips

  • Use separate tokens for different systems

  • Grant minimum necessary permissions

  • Rotate tokens every 90 days

  • Never share via email or messaging

Using Your Token

Add to all API requests:

Authorization: Bearer your_api_token

Next Steps

→ Set up Batch Transactions API