API Credentials for Trello

To connect to the Trello API you need two pieces of information: the “API Key” and the access “Token”. Below are step-by-step instructions on how to obtain both.

API Key

1. 1

   Go to https://trello.com/power-ups and sign in with your Trello account.

2. 2

   In the New Power-Up or Integration field, enter an identifying name, for example botize.

3. 3

   From the Workspace dropdown, select your Trello workspace.

4. 4

   In the Email field, enter your email address.

5. 5

   In the Support contact field, re-enter your email address.

6. 6

   In the Author field, enter the author name, for example botize.

7. 7

   Click the Create button to create the new Power-Up.

8. 8

   Once the Power-Up is created, click the Generate a new API key button.

9. 9

   Copy the value shown as API key and store it in a safe place.

Token

1. 1

   To the right of your API key you will see a link labeled Token. Click on it.

2. 2

   On the next screen, click the Allow button to authorize access.

3. 3

   After authorizing, you will see your Token. Copy it and store it in a safe place along with your API Key.