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Overview

The Stover API supports two authentication modes:

Authenticated Mode

Use authenticated mode for server-side integrations.

API Key Format

Making Requests

Include your API key in the Authorization header:

Getting an API Key

  1. Log in to your Stover Dashboard
  2. Navigate to Settings > API Keys
  3. Click Generate New Key
  4. Copy and securely store your API key
API keys are only shown once. If you lose your key, you’ll need to generate a new one.

Public Mode

Public mode allows contact creation from websites without exposing API keys.

When to Use

  • Contact forms on your website
  • Landing page lead capture
  • Newsletter signup forms

Limits

Making Requests

Omit the Authorization header:

Error Codes

Best Practices

Never expose API keys

Use public mode for browser requests.

Use environment variables

Store keys in env vars, not source code.

Rotate keys regularly

Generate new keys periodically.

Use HTTPS only

Always use HTTPS for requests.