How Do I Authenticate with the Feedspace API?

The Feedspace REST API uses Bearer token authentication. Every request you send must include your API Key in the Authorization header. This article explains how to locate your key and add it to your requests.

Before You Begin

API access is available on the Professional and Business plans. Make sure you have the necessary plan before following the steps below.

Step 1: Open the API Tab in Feedspace

1. Log in to your Feedspace account.
2. In the left sidebar, click Automation.
3. Select the API tab at the top of the Automation page.

Step 2: Generate Your API Key and Secret Key

If you have not generated your keys yet, click Generate on the API tab. Feedspace creates both an API Key and a Secret Key for your workspace. If keys already exist, you can skip this step.

Step 3: Copy Your API Key

Click the copy icon next to your API Key to copy it to your clipboard. You will use this key as your Bearer token in every API request.

Step 4: Add the Authorization Header to Your Requests

Include the following header in every request you send to the Feedspace API:

Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY

Replace YOUR_API_KEY with the key you copied in the previous step.

Sample Request Using cURL

The example below shows how to call the Feedspace API with Bearer token authentication using cURL:

curl -X GET "https://api.feedspace.io/v1/testimonials" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json"

Replace YOUR_API_KEY with your actual API Key and update the endpoint path as needed for your use case.

Keeping Your API Key Secure

Your API Key grants access to your Feedspace workspace data. Follow these guidelines to keep it safe:

• Never expose your API Key in client-side code (JavaScript, browser extensions, or mobile apps).
• Never commit your API Key to a public repository or include it in version-controlled configuration files.
• Store keys in environment variables or a secrets manager on your server.
• If your key is compromised, go back to the API tab in Feedspace, click Regenerate, and update all your integrations with the new key immediately.

API Key vs. Automation Secret Key

Feedspace has two separate credentials found on different tabs in the Automation section:

• API Key (API tab): Used for REST API calls from your own code or server-side integrations. This is the key covered in this article.
• Automation Secret Key (Automation tab): Used with form automation tools such as Pabbly Connect to trigger workflows when new testimonials arrive. It is not a Bearer token and is not used for direct API calls.

Make sure you use the correct credential for your integration to avoid authentication errors.