This guide will walk you through the steps to generate an API key in your Vultr account. This API key is required to connect your Vultr account with CloudMoo.
Prerequisites
An active Vultr account
Access to Vultr's control panel
Steps to Generate API Key
Log into Vultr
Visit Vultr's website
Sign in to your account
Access API Settings
Click on your account name in the top-right corner
Select "API" from the dropdown menu
You'll be taken to the API settings page
Generate New API Key
Click on the "Enable API" button if you haven't already enabled API access
Click on the "Generate API Key" button
Enter a description for your API key (e.g., "CloudMoo Monitor")
Under Access Control allow Any IPv4 and Any IPv6
Copy and Save Your API Key
Your new API key will be displayed
⚠️ IMPORTANT: Copy the key immediately and store it securely. You won't be able to see the full key again after leaving the page.
The API key will look something like this:
VULTR-XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Next Steps
After generating your API key:
Return to CloudMoo
Go to the Vultr connection page
Paste your API key in the designated field
Complete the connection process
Rate Limits
Be aware that Vultr implements rate limiting on API requests:
Standard accounts: 30 requests per second
Rate limit information is included in API responses
CloudMoo is designed to work within these limits
For additional help or support, please contact our support team.