API

Quickstart guides

Welcome to the SE Ranking Data API quickstart guides. This section shows how to use the SE Ranking API to explore SEO data, run common workflows, and extract actionable insights.

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Getting started with the Data API


Step 1. Prerequisites

Before making requests, make sure you have:

  • An active SE Ranking account
  • An API key generated from your account
No API key yet? Follow our Getting started guide to create an API key.

Step 2. Authenticate requests

All API calls require authentication with your unique API key. See the Getting started guide for details on how to include it in requests.


Step 3. Verify your setup

Make a simple test request or use the provided Postman collection. A successful response means you’re ready to use the API.


What’s next?

If you have any questions or run into any issues, contact us at [email protected].

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