#2582·seerr

Personal API keys per user (not bound to root/admin account)

Author: hdmonlineCreated Feb 26, 2026Updated Sep 17, 2026
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Description

The current API key is tied to the first/root user account. This means any integration (bots, scripts, automation) that calls the API acts with admin-level identity, and there's no way to scope or audit API access per user. Rotating the key also affects all integrations at once.

Desired Behavior

Allow each user to generate their own personal API key from their profile settings. The key would act on behalf of that user — respecting their role and permissions — rather than always acting as admin. Admin users could optionally view/revoke all personal keys

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