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Chris Zanjoahir
Imperial Academy
Amarr Empire
#1 - 2012-12-25 20:18:54 UTC
I'm applying for this corp and they request I give them my "API Key"
from this link
https://support.eveonline.com/api/key/CreatePredefined/59646281
Is this safe?
This is the application page
http://www.avalonproject.co.uk/?page_id=13
Surfin's PlunderBunny
Sebiestor Tribe
Minmatar Republic
#2 - 2012-12-25 20:35:24 UTC  |  Edited by: Surfin's PlunderBunny
API keys are a normal part of joining a corp... CCP wouldn't put something that gives away your credit card info or anything on their support page.

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Merouk Baas
#3 - 2012-12-25 21:02:01 UTC  |  Edited by: Merouk Baas
They'll be able to see how much you have in your wallet (but not transaction details), your character info (including what skills you're currently training), and any alts on that account. They won't be able to change anything, and you can always log into the API page and change or disable it, which will cut off their access. You can also view access logs via the API page.

A lot of corps ask for API access to protect themselves against spies, thieves, and saboteurs. You should expect to see a few of the officers checking your API, then access should taper off once you become a more trusted member.

Some people give out their APi publicly, on sites such as eveboard.com, and a few corps can integrate the API system with their website and voice comms, so that only corp-members have access (automatically).
Gen Fesslenski
Caldari Provisions
Caldari State
#4 - 2012-12-25 22:04:14 UTC
Chris Zanjoahir wrote:
I'm applying for this corp and they request I give them my "API Key"
from this link
https://support.eveonline.com/api/key/CreatePredefined/59646281
Is this safe?
This is the application page
http://www.avalonproject.co.uk/?page_id=13



That's actually a pretty lenient key for a corp. Most have your transaction history in the API so they can see if you have dodgy friends or are a spai alt etc. etc.

Yah, its all safe, don't worry.
ISD Cyberdyne
ISD Community Communications Liaisons
ISD Alliance
#5 - 2012-12-25 22:53:18 UTC
Chris,

The API Key will only allow them access to data as long as the key you provided them is active. They can not do anything but see whatever it is you allow them to see, and viewing is the limit. It is safe, and you can always delete the API Key when you feel like it. Hope this helps :)

ISD Cyberdyne

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Tau Cabalander
Retirement Retreat
Working Stiffs
#6 - 2012-12-25 23:00:48 UTC
Gen Fesslenski wrote:
That's actually a pretty lenient key for a corp. Most have your transaction history in the API so they can see if you have dodgy friends or are a spai alt etc. etc.

Yah, its all safe, don't worry.

Ya, looks pretty decent.

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J'Poll
School of Applied Knowledge
Caldari State
#7 - 2012-12-26 01:24:35 UTC
Tau Cabalander wrote:
Gen Fesslenski wrote:
That's actually a pretty lenient key for a corp. Most have your transaction history in the API so they can see if you have dodgy friends or are a spai alt etc. etc.

Yah, its all safe, don't worry.

Ya, looks pretty decent.

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SkillQueue
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Standings
Medals
KillLog
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This.

That predefine link is something that you will see a lot more when looking for corps.

Nothing unusual about what they ask in the API.

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#8 - 2012-12-26 21:30:44 UTC
Note that API keys aren't just used for corp recruitment, sometimes it is highly useful for apps such as Evemon, EveHQ, or private corp forums and teamspeak which can be configured to prevent people who aren't in corp or alliance from joining or seeing sensitive information. It can also allow forums to be pre-configured to give access to sections to new members just via api meaning moderators don't have to do a bunch of extra work.

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Inxentas Ultramar
Ultramar Independent Contracting
#9 - 2012-12-26 22:40:05 UTC
It has more benefit to part with a (limited) key then there are strings attached. As a CEO and FC I mainly use API keys to see what skills people have and in what ships they would be most effective. It's also a great help to pass around your Character Sheet so you can get some skill advice from your corp. Our forum uses API keys to fetch the right picture, so it looks like people's avatar actually making the post, just like on Eve Gate. No-one can manipulate your character or possesions with an API key, you can only read information from CCP's servers with it. As others have pointed out you can delete your API keys if you switch corporations, or simply don't want people or apps to use it anymore.