Finding Your API Secret

Overview

The API secret is a crucial security credential needed to authenticate your application with the Lynes Loyalty system. This guide explains how to locate and reveal your API secret in the dashboard.

Why API Secrets Matter

Your API secret works in conjunction with your API key to securely authenticate requests to the Lynes Loyalty API. While your API key identifies which application is making the request, the API secret proves that the request is coming from the legitimate owner of that application.

Accessing Your API Secret

Follow these steps to find your API secret:

1. Log into the Dashboard

Access the Lynes Loyalty dashboard using your credentials.

2. Navigate to Settings

Once logged in, locate and click on the "Settings" section in the main navigation menu.

3. Reveal the API Secret

In the Settings page, you'll see your API credentials. Your API secret is hidden by default for security reasons.

Click the "Show" button next to the hidden API secret field.

4. Confirm Your Action

A confirmation dialog will appear, warning you about the sensitive nature of the API secret.

Click "Confirm" to reveal your API secret.

Security Best Practices

When working with your API secret:

• Never share your API secret in public repositories or forums
• Store securely in environment variables or secure credential storage
• Rotate periodically for enhanced security
• Limit access to only those who absolutely need it
• Don't include in client-side code where it could be exposed

Next Steps

After obtaining your API secret, you can use it together with your API key to authenticate API requests. See our API Authentication documentation for details on how to properly use these credentials in your requests.