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This guide explains how to generate and manage API key paris and app key pairs using Cobo CLI. All keys are used for authenticating with Cobo WaaS 2.0.

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Generate keys

Use the keys generate command to generate a new API key pair (an API key and an API secret) or an app key pair (an app key and an app secret).

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Usage

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Options

  • --key-type <key_type>: Specify the type of key to generate (API or APP). Default is API.
  • --alg <algorithm>: Specify the key generation algorithm. Default is ed25519.
  • --force: Force replacement of existing keys.

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Example

Generate a new API key pair:
Generate a new app key pair:
Force replacement of existing API key pair:

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Key storage

Generated keys are securely stored in your configuration file (default: ~/.cobo/config.toml).
Never share your API secret or app secret. Keep it secure and use the API key only when registering it on Cobo Portal.

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Best practices

  • Regularly rotate your API key pairs or app key pairs to maintain security.
  • Use different keys for the development and production environments.
  • Limit the permissions associated with each key to the minimum required for its intended use.
  • Monitor key usage and revoke any keys that may have been compromised.