How to Get Your Circle API Key

Welcome to this quick-start lesson where you'll learn how to generate your API key on the Circle platform. This key is essential for interacting with programmable wallets and accessing Circle’s APIs.

Step 1: Navigate to the Circle Website

1. Open your browser and go to the Circle website.
2. If you don’t have the link, simply search for “Circle” in your preferred search engine.

Step 2: Sign Up for a Circle Developer Account

1. Click Sign In in the top-right corner.
2. On the login page, click Sign Up.
3. Choose the option for building Web3-enabled applications.
4. Fill in the necessary registration fields and click Create Account.

Step 3: Verify Your Email

After registering, check your email inbox for a verification link. Once verified, Circle will redirect you to your dashboard.

• Click "Show Me Around" or "Skip for Now" to proceed.

Step 4: Access API Key Settings

1. From the left-hand menu, select API Keys.
2. Click Create a Key to generate a new API key.

Step 5: Configure Your API Key

1. Name your key something like "rising-testing" for identification.
2. Choose Restricted Key for added security.
3. Under Access Permissions, select Read and Write for Programmable Wallets.
4. Click Create Key.

Step 6: Secure Your API Key

• Once your key is generated, copy and store it in a secure location (e.g., your environment file or a secrets manager).
• You will not be able to see this key again for security reasons.

You’ve now successfully created your Circle API key and are ready to integrate programmable wallet functionality into your Web3 project.