API Package Key Properties
The Package Key is generated for developers to access a specific Package and its associated Plan. A key adapter and other key properties can be set on the Key Properties page.
The following table describes the fields on the API Package Key Properties page.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Key Length | Number of characters in the key. The default key length is 24 characters. You can use longer or shorter custom values. |
| Generate Shared Secret | Generates a shared secret and enables the Shared Secret Length option. |
| Shared Secret Length | The number of characters that Cloud API Management's own algorithm uses to generate a shared secret for a key. This shared secret is a password that is known only to the developer. A shared secret can be used in a digital signature for more secure authentication of an API call. |
| Package Key Adapter | Populated whenever a custom algorithm is required to generate a key. During the implementation phase of client service, the Cloud API Management Engineer writes a custom algorithm according to the client's requirements. Note: The information in the Package Key Adapter must only be changed by the Cloud API Management Engineer. Before making any changes, consult Boomi Account Representative. |