API key not working

API Issues
#1

The interface has changed for generating an api key. I am trying to follow the instructions here Authentication

I have added a test application here https://developer.company-information.service.gov.uk/manage-applications/add

I have added a key using the New API client key form for the application. I have given it a name key

I call

curl -XGET -u "my API key value": https://api.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/00000006

replacing the “my API key value” with the API key value that it allows you to copy. But I still get {"error":"Invalid Authorization","type":"ch:service"}

I have tried different names ie username, api etc I have also tried adding and removing IP address. I still get the same response. What am I missing

SOLVED: Issues with Invalid Authorization header, ch:service
#2

If you are using an API key generated for a test application you need to use the testing urls instead of the standard API urls.

You can find the urls listed here the one you are looking for is https://api-sandbox.company-information.service.gov.uk

Hope that helps

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#3

When I create an application for live it doesn’t appear on the Live Applications list, what do I need to do to make it visible?

#4

I’ve had an issue similar to this before with a test app, I just had to sign out and back in, sounds stupid I know but it worked for me.

If that doesn’t work you may need to talk to a moderator, I’ve just tested creating a live app and it showed straight away

#5

Logged in and out several times nothing, tried creating one again this is the end result, nothing

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#6

Seems like an account issue more than a API issue. I would create an new topic for this issue and see if you can get a moderators help

#7

This is being investigated.

#8

This has now been resolved. Apologies for the delay.