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Generating an API key

A Scholar Sidekick API key starts with ssk_ and authenticates requests with higher rate limits than anonymous access.

1

Sign in to Scholar Sidekick

Sign in to your Scholar Sidekick account.

  • Sign in with an emailed sign-in link, Google, or GitHub.
  • After sign-in, the Account page opens with an API keys section.
2

Create a key

In the API keys section, enter a label for the new key.

  • Key label: StackOne Integration
  • Click Create key.
The API keys section of the Scholar Sidekick Account page with the key label field and Create key button highlighted
3

Copy the key

Under Copy your new key now - it won’t be shown again:, click Copy to copy the key.

  • The key is only displayed once and cannot be retrieved later. Store it securely for use later.
  • Paste it into the API Key field in StackOne Hub.
  • Format: ssk_ followed by a string of letters, numbers, underscores and hyphens
The new API key panel on the Scholar Sidekick Account page with the key value hidden and the Copy button highlighted

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Linking the Account from the Hub

1

Navigate to the Hub

Use one of the three Linking Account Methods to access the Hub.
2

Fill out the fields

Fill out the following fields using details from your provider:
  • API Key
3

Connect

  • Click Connect
  • If applicable, the provider will redirect you to a sign-in or authorization page. Complete the provider’s authorization flow.
  • Once authorization is successful, you will see a confirmation popup

If the account linking is successful, you will see the newly linked account on your Accounts page.