API keys

API keys connect your tools to Trigv. You’ll need one for Zapier, GitHub Actions, scripts, and most integrations.

Step 1 — Open the dashboard

1. Go to app.trigv.com and sign in.
2. In the left sidebar, click API Keys.

Step 2 — Create a key

1. Click Create API key (or similar).
2. Give it a name you’ll recognize — e.g. Zapier, GitHub CI, Home server.
3. Click create. Trigv shows the full key once.
4. Copy it immediately and store it somewhere safe (password manager, GitHub secret, Zapier header).

Step 3 — Use the key in your tool

Paste the key as a Bearer token — never in the message body:

Authorization: Bearer trgv_abcd1234_xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Each integration guide shows where to paste this (Zapier header, GitHub secret, etc.).

Managing keys later

Back in API Keys on the dashboard you can:

• Rotate — invalidates the old key and gives you a new one
• Revoke — permanently disables a key
• Set expiry — optional, when creating a key

Good habits

• Use separate keys per tool or environment (production vs. testing).
• Never commit keys to git or paste them in public Zaps/screenshots.
• Rotate immediately if you think a key leaked.

API security overview →