Authorization
Pendo
Prerequisites
Before creating a Pendo credential, you need to obtain your API key from your Pendo account. Pendo uses API key authentication for all API requests, with the API key sent in the x-pendo-integration-key header.
To obtain your Pendo API key, follow these steps:
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Sign in to your Pendo account using your administrator credentials.
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Navigate to your account settings or profile settings in the Pendo interface.
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Look for the API or API Keys section in your account settings, or navigate to Settings > Integrations > API.
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If you don't have an API key yet, look for the option to generate or view your API key.
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Click Generate API Key or Create API Key to create a new API key.
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Configure your API key settings:
- Enter a name for the API key (e.g., "Nexla Integration")
- Review and select the permissions or scopes for the key (if applicable)
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Click Generate or Create to create the API key.
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Copy the API key immediately after it's generated, as it may not be accessible again after you navigate away from the page.
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Store the API key securely, as you will need it to configure your Nexla credential. The API key is sensitive information and should be kept confidential.
The API key is sent in the x-pendo-integration-key header for all API requests to the Pendo API. The API key authenticates your requests and grants access to Pendo resources based on your account permissions and the key's scopes. If your API key is compromised, you should immediately revoke it in your Pendo account settings and generate a new one. For detailed information about obtaining API keys, API authentication, and available endpoints, refer to the Pendo API documentation.
Create a Pendo Credential
- To create a new Pendo credential, after selecting the data source/destination type, click the Add Credential tile to open the Add New Credential overlay.
New Credential Overlay – Pendo

Credential Name & Description
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Enter a name for the credential in the Credential Name field and a short, meaningful description in the Credential Description field.
Resource descriptions are recommended but are not required. They should be used provide information about the resource purpose, data freshness, etc. that can help the owner and other users efficiently understand and utilize the resource.
API Key Authentication
Pendo uses API key authentication for all API requests. The API key is sent in the x-pendo-integration-key header to authenticate API requests to the Pendo API.
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Enter your Pendo API key in the Pendo API Key field. This is the API key you obtained from your Pendo account settings (Settings > Integrations > API or API Keys section). The API key is sent in the
x-pendo-integration-keyheader for all API requests to the Pendo API. The API key is sensitive information and must be kept confidential.Your Pendo API key can be found in your Pendo account settings under Settings > Integrations > API or API Keys section. The API key is sent in the
x-pendo-integration-keyheader for all API requests to the Pendo API.If your API key is compromised, you should immediately revoke it in your Pendo account settings and generate a new one. The API key provides access to your Pendo account data and should be treated as sensitive information. Keep your API key secure and do not share it publicly.
For detailed information about obtaining API keys, API authentication, and available endpoints, see the Pendo API documentation.
Save the Credential
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Once all of the relevant steps in the above sections have been completed, click the Save button at the bottom of the overlay to save the configured credential.
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The newly added credential will now appear in a tile on the Authenticate screen during data source/destination creation and can be selected for use with a new data source or destination.