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Authorization

Follow this guide to create a new Wolfram Alpha credential that will allow Nexla to authenticate to and exchange data with your Wolfram Alpha account.
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Prerequisites​

Before creating a Wolfram Alpha credential, you need to obtain your App ID (API Key) from your Wolfram Alpha Developer account. Wolfram Alpha uses API key authentication for all API requests, with the key sent as a URL parameter.

To obtain your Wolfram Alpha API credentials, follow these steps:

  1. Sign in to your Wolfram Alpha account using your administrator credentials, or create a new account at Wolfram Alpha.

  2. Navigate to the Wolfram Alpha Developer Portal or visit the Wolfram Alpha API documentation to access API key management.

  3. In the Wolfram Alpha Developer Portal or API settings, navigate to API Keys, My Apps, or Developer Settings to access your API key management.

  4. If you don't have an API key yet, click Create App or Generate API Key to create a new API key.

  5. Configure your API key settings:

    • Enter a name for the API key (e.g., "Nexla Integration")
    • Review the API key permissions or usage limits (if applicable)
    • Click Create or Generate to create the API key

  6. After the API key is created, copy the App ID (API Key) value immediately, as it may not be accessible again after you navigate away from the page.

  7. 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 App ID (API Key) is sent as a URL parameter (appid) for all API requests to the Wolfram Alpha API. The key authenticates your requests and grants access to Wolfram Alpha resources based on your account permissions. If your API key is compromised, you should immediately revoke it in your Wolfram Alpha Developer Portal and generate a new one. For detailed information about obtaining API keys, API authentication, and available endpoints, refer to the Wolfram Alpha API documentation.

Create a Wolfram Alpha Credential​

  • To create a new Wolfram Alpha credential, after selecting the data source/destination type, click the Add Credential tile to open the Add New Credential overlay.

New Credential Overlay – Wolfram Alpha

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Credential Name & Description​

  1. 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.

App ID Authentication​

Wolfram Alpha uses App ID (API Key) authentication for all API requests. The API Key is sent as a URL parameter (appid) in API requests.

  1. Enter your API Key Value in the API Key Value field. This is your Wolfram Alpha App ID (API Key). The API key is sent as a URL parameter (appid) for all API requests to the Wolfram Alpha API. The API Key is sensitive information and must be kept confidential.

    Your Wolfram Alpha API credentials (App ID/API Key) can be found in the Wolfram Alpha Developer Portal or your Wolfram Alpha Developer Portal under API Keys or My Apps. The API key is sent as a URL parameter (appid) for all API requests to the Wolfram Alpha API.

    If your API key is compromised, you should immediately revoke it in your Wolfram Alpha Developer Portal and generate a new one. The API key provides access to your Wolfram Alpha 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 Wolfram Alpha API documentation.

Save the Credential​

  1. 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.

  2. 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.