Creating and Managing API Keys

Here’s why you might need to create API keys in CloudZero:

• Automating Cost Analysis – You can use API keys to pull cost data programmatically and analyze cloud spend without logging into the CloudZero UI.
• Integrating with Other Tools – CloudZero can integrate with platforms like Datadog, Snowflake, AWS, and other cost management tools. API keys facilitate secure data exchange.
• Custom Dashboards & Reporting – If you want to build custom dashboards in BI tools like Tableau or Looker, API keys allow access to cost and usage data.
• Security & Access Control – API keys ensure authenticated and controlled access to CloudZero’s resources, reducing the need for manual logins.
• Automated Budget Alerts & Notifications – Developers can set up alerts using APIs to notify teams when spending crosses thresholds.

The steps to create an API key in CloudZero are the same whether you are creating one API key or multiple API keys, ensuring a consistent and streamlined process.

You can read more documentation on API Keys in our documentation.