https://community.cisco.com/t5/network-platform-api/set-authorization-global-header-in-devnet-api-browser/m-p/5423501#M3863 <P>Hi,</P><P>I'm being really dumb here, but in the API Reference in DevNet (<A href="https://developer.cisco.com/meraki/api-v1/overview/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://developer.cisco.com/meraki/api-v1/overview/</A>) when using the built-in API browser, how do you set your API Key as the Authorization Global header? It's been a while since I've used it and I want to use a different key, and no matter where I look the Authorization parameter is greyed out. Thanks.</P> Tue, 30 Dec 2025 14:54:49 GMT dbooth 2025-12-30T14:54:49Z https://community.cisco.com/t5/network-platform-api/set-authorization-global-header-in-devnet-api-browser/m-p/5423501#M3863 <P>Hi,</P><P>I'm being really dumb here, but in the API Reference in DevNet (<A href="https://developer.cisco.com/meraki/api-v1/overview/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://developer.cisco.com/meraki/api-v1/overview/</A>) when using the built-in API browser, how do you set your API Key as the Authorization Global header? It's been a while since I've used it and I want to use a different key, and no matter where I look the Authorization parameter is greyed out. Thanks.</P> Tue, 30 Dec 2025 14:54:49 GMT https://community.cisco.com/t5/network-platform-api/set-authorization-global-header-in-devnet-api-browser/m-p/5423501#M3863 dbooth 2025-12-30T14:54:49Z https://community.cisco.com/t5/network-platform-api/set-authorization-global-header-in-devnet-api-browser/m-p/5423502#M3864 <DIV class=""><DIV class="">To set your API key as the Authorization header in the DevNet Meraki API browser, use the "X-Cisco-Meraki-API-Key" header. The Authorization parameter is greyed out because the tool expects you to set the API key in the global settings or a dedicated authentication field, not directly in the request headers.<BR /><BR /></DIV><DIV class="">Here's how to set or change your API key:</DIV><OL><LI>Locate the "Global Authorization" or "Authentication" section in the DevNet API browser interface (usually at the top or in the sidebar).</LI><LI>Enter your API key in the field labeled "X-Cisco-Meraki-API-Key" or "API Key."</LI><LI>To use a different key, replace the existing key in this field.</LI><LI>The API browser will automatically include this key in the header for all requests.</LI></OL><DIV class=""><BR />If the field is greyed out or missing, refresh the page or log out and back in to reset your session. The API key is set in the "X-Cisco-Meraki-API-Key" header, not the "Authorization" header.</DIV></DIV><DIV class=""><DIV class=""><BR />For more details, see the official documentation: <A class="" href="https://documentation.meraki.com/General_Administration/Other_Topics/Cisco_Meraki_Dashboard_API" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer">Cisco Meraki Dashboard API</A> (see "API Requests" section).</DIV><DIV class=""><BR />To generate a new API key, go to your Meraki Dashboard profile under "API &amp; Webhooks" &gt; "API keys and access."</DIV></DIV> Tue, 30 Dec 2025 15:23:41 GMT https://community.cisco.com/t5/network-platform-api/set-authorization-global-header-in-devnet-api-browser/m-p/5423502#M3864 RWelch-USA 2025-12-30T15:23:41Z https://community.cisco.com/t5/network-platform-api/set-authorization-global-header-in-devnet-api-browser/m-p/5423503#M3865 <P>Thanks <A href="https://community.meraki.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/51967">@RWelch2</A></P> Tue, 30 Dec 2025 17:01:05 GMT https://community.cisco.com/t5/network-platform-api/set-authorization-global-header-in-devnet-api-browser/m-p/5423503#M3865 dbooth 2025-12-30T17:01:05Z