API keys let you programmatically read and write your MapVS data - trigger recordings from IoT devices, sync maps from another system, or build custom analytics dashboards.
Create a key
- Sign in on mapvs.com.
- Open Account Settings > API Keys.
- Click Create new key. Give it a name (e.g. "Warehouse WMS integration").
- Copy the key (starts with
vs_) immediately - it's shown once and never again.
Availability
API access requires the Pro plan or higher. Free and Starter users can browse the docs but can't create keys.
Revoke
From the same page, click Revoke next to any key. It stops working within seconds. Rotate immediately if you suspect a key has been exposed.
Best practices
- One key per integration, not one shared key across systems.
- Store keys in environment variables or a secret manager - never in source control.
- Rotate keys periodically (every 90 days is a common cadence).