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Developers: System API Key

Audience: Developer (platform/backend)

What It Is​

The System API key is the platform-level server key for trusted backend integrations.

  • key type: client
  • prefixes: eshopos_test_ck_..., eshopos_live_ck_...

This key is separate from secret/publishable credentials.

Use It For​

  • server-to-server jobs
  • ERP/WMS/BI sync workers
  • high-trust backend automations

Do Not Use It In​

  • browser JavaScript
  • mobile bundles
  • any client-side app

Dashboard Management​

Create, rotate, and revoke system API keys from the dashboard.

Create Flow​

Use Settings -> Developers -> System Key, create a key in test or live mode, and store the one-time value in a secret manager.