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title: "Receive access to the API"
slug: "receive-access-to-the-api"
updated: 2026-01-18T14:55:37Z
published: 2026-01-18T14:55:37Z
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> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.gong.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Receive access to the API

> **Who can use this**: Tech admin
> 
> **Available on**: Any Gong plan

> **Where to go:**Admin center > Settings > Ecosystem > API

To obtain credentials, you must be a Gong administrator.

1. Click **Get API Key** to receive the access key and the access key secret.
2. Make a copy of these and use them in the header.
  - Username = Access Key
  - Password = Access Key Secret

You will be notified if the key is due to expire so you can renew it.

If you want to publish your app in the Gong Collective, follow the steps in [Create an app for Gong](/v1/docs/create-an-app-for-gong) and use oAuth for authenication.

For details on Gong’s public API, see [Gong public API](https://gong.app.gong.io/settings/api/documentation#overview).

A team member who manages and configures the Gong platform and handles CRM integrations, user provisioning, permissions, and system settings. [Find my Tech admin](/v1/docs/find-your-technical-or-business-admin).

Access to this feature depends on your [assigned seat](/v1/docs/plans-and-seats).