# API Keys and URL

### **Obtaining API key for Affiliate**

In order to use the API, it needs to be enabled for the affiliate. \
To enable API for affilaite:

1. Go to 'Overview' page in the affiliate account
2. Go to 'API' and toggle on
3. Click 'Save & Create API key'
4. A modal will open asking you to confirm the action

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 Copy the API key or instruct affiliate to find it in their profile (***'Account Settings'***)
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### **Obtaining API key for Operator**

You can get your API Key and the API URL from the '***Settings***' section of the TAP BackOfifce

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The default API endpoint is **<https://boapi.smartico.ai/>**, but depending on your setup it could be different. Check for the exact URL in the '***Settings'*** section.
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Click on GENERATE API KEY to generate ***'API Key to access Media reports, Balance API and Affiliates data'***

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