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🔑 API Key from Dashboard

After successfully registering on the Onmeta merchant dashboard, you need API credentials to authenticate your widget integration.

Accessing API Setup​

Once logged into the dashboard, navigate to the Setup section where you'll find your API credentials.

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Quick Access

Your API credentials will be automatically displayed in the Setup section of your dashboard immediately after registration.

Navigation Path:

Dashboard → Setup → API's Setup

API Credentials Display​

In the API Setup section, you'll see your credentials displayed like this:

API KEY Page

Here, Client ID will be your API Key

Using Your API Key​

Your API key is required when initializing the Onmeta widget. Here's how it's used:

<script>
  let createWidget = new onMetaWidget({
    elementId: "widget",
    apiKey: "Of1a1cxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx", // Your API key here
    environment: "staging"
  });
  createWidget.init();
</script>

API Key Security Best Practices​

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Security Guidelines

  • Never commit API keys to public repositories (GitHub, GitLab, etc.)
  • Use environment variables to store API keys in your application
  • Don't share keys in screenshots, documentation, or support tickets

Using API Key in Production​

To use your API key in the production environment, follow these steps:

  • Register a separate account on the production dashboard: dashboard.onmeta.in
  • Complete KYB verification for production access
  • Collect your production API key from the production dashboard
  • Update your widget configuration with the production API key and set environment: "production"

What's Next?​

Now that you have your API key, you're ready to integrate the widget into your website:

👉 Widget Creation & Integration - Embed the widget in your site