API Keys
To grant access to the api an API key is required, the key will grant access for a limited period of time and can be restricted to specific permissions when created.
To create a new API key navigate to Settings -> API Keys and select the option to create a new key. The new key dialogue requires the following settings to complete.

A unique name to identify it from other keys.
A role to limit the access that the API key has, currently the following default options are available
API Global Admin
API Admin
Lifetime, defined by a start and end date, the total lifetime cannot be more than 1 year from the date created