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API keys

Explains the two types of API keys used to authenticate requests to the Payroc gateway — the standard API key for Bearer token generation and the Payroc App API key for terminal access.

An API key is a unique string of letters and numbers that we use to authenticate requests to our gateway.

We use two types of API keys:

API key

Use your API key with our identity service to generate a Bearer token, so that you can send requests to our API. We send you an API key when you sign up with us.

For more information about Bearer token authentication, go to Authentication.

Payroc App API key

Use your Payroc App API key with the Payroc App and to access the Payroc Cloud Simulator. Each Payroc App API key is specific to a merchant account and its processing terminals.

You can create and manage Payroc App API keys in the Self-Care Portal. For more information about Payroc App API keys, go to the following articles:

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