Authentication
Secure your API requests with Bearer token authentication.
API Key Authentication
All API requests must include your API key in the Authorization header:
Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY
Include this header in every request to authenticate.
Getting Your API Key
Step 1: Sign up or log in at app.simplicityitinc.com
Step 2: Navigate to Settings → API Keys
Step 3: Click “Generate New Key” and give it a descriptive name
Step 4: Copy and securely store your key — it will only be shown once
Key Types
Test Keys (prefix: sk_test_) — Use in sandbox environment. No real data affected. Rate limited to 100 requests/minute.
Live Keys (prefix: sk_live_) — Production environment. Real data. Rate limits per your subscription tier.
Example Request
# Authenticate and retrieve your leads
curl -X GET https://api.simplicityitinc.com/v1/leads
-H “Authorization: Bearer sk_live_your_key_here”
-H “Content-Type: application/json”
Rate Limits
| Plan | Requests/Min | Requests/Day |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | 60 | 10,000 |
| Professional | 300 | 100,000 |
| Enterprise | 1,000 | Unlimited |
Rate limit headers are included in every response: X-RateLimit-Limit, X-RateLimit-Remaining, X-RateLimit-Reset