API Keys

Overview

API keys let you authenticate with the Pong API without going through the Auth0 login flow. They’re designed for scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and server-to-server integrations.

Creating a Key

1. Go to API Keys in the dashboard
2. Click Create API Key
3. Give it a descriptive name (e.g. “CI Pipeline”)
4. Copy the key immediately — it won’t be shown again

Keys follow the format pong_<32 hex chars>.

Using a Key

Pass it as a Bearer token in the Authorization header:

curl -H "Authorization: Bearer pong_a3f8b2c1d4e5..." \
  https://api.getpong.dev/api/v1/monitors

Security

• The raw key is only shown once at creation time
• Only a SHA-256 hash is stored in the database
• Keys can be revoked instantly by deleting them
• The last_used_at timestamp helps identify unused keys