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Merchant API

Update an API key

Update the name of an existing API key for your merchant account. This allows you to change the descriptive name that helps identify the key's purpose.

The key's actual value and functionality remain unchanged - only the display name is modified.

Endpoint signature
This endpoint requires an API key. Read our authentication guide for more information.
POST https://api.reservepay.com/merchants/update-key HTTP/1.1
Content-Type: application/json
Accept: application/json
Authorization: Bearer <token>
{
key_id: string,
name: string,
}
Returns: boolean
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Request arguments
key_id string

Required. The unique identifier of the API key you want to update. This ID was provided when the key was first generated.

name string

Required. The new descriptive name for the key. Choose a name that clearly identifies the key's purpose and usage context.

Errors specific to this endpoint
NOT_FOUND

This error occurs when no active API key with the provided ID exists in your merchant account.

Errors common to all endpoints
UNHANDLED_ERROR

This error occurs when the server encounters an unexpected internal error that it cannot handle gracefully. This typically happens due to bugs, infrastructure issues, or edge cases that weren't anticipated during development.

INVALID_ARGUMENTS

This error occurs when the request contains invalid or missing parameters. Common cases include missing required fields, or values that don't match the expected format or type.

BAD_VERSION

This error occurs when making requests to an API version that does not exist. This commonly happens when using an outdated SDK or when the API version specified in the request URL is incorrect.

CODE SAMPLES
curl
curl "https://api.reservepay.com/merchants/update-key" \
  -X POST
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Accept: application/json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $(RESERVEPAY_API_KEY)" \
  -d '{
        "key_id": "key_OtjnE29kU1",
        "name": "My Application (backup)"
      }'

Learn how to run these code samples in your terminal by reading our guide.