Getting A CIKΒΆ
Access to the Exosite API requires a Client Identification Key (CIK). If you’re just getting started with the API and have signed up with a community portal, here’s how you can find a CIK:
- Log in to Exosite Portals
- Click on “devices” on the menu on the left
- Click on a device to open its properties
- The device’s CIK is displayed on the left
Once you have a CIK, you can substitute it in the examples below. Note that any functions that take a parameter called auth
can take a string CIK directly, or you can pass an auth dictionary as described here.
Now that you’ve got a CIK, you can start using Exosite’s APIs. Why not check out some of our examples if you’re looking for a starting place?