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April 04, 2025

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APIs & Integrations

Welcome to your Pelion API Journey! Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting to dip your toes into the world of IoT, we’ve got you covered. Pelion knows that connecting devices isn’t just about technology; it’s about creating an ecosystem that works seamlessly, making your day-to-day a little easier, a lot more powerful, and a whole lot more fun.

Let’s get started, shall we?

Interactive demos

Step 1 Create Your Application

Ready to unlock the magic of Pelion’s APIs? Your adventure starts here. Let’s begin by registering your application.

1. Find your way to Applications Click on Applications in the left-hand navigation of the Pelion portal. This is where all your creations live, and today, it's where your API journey begins.

2. Create a New Application Hit the New button. The New Application form will pop up, asking for a name and description. Think of a catchy name for your app (we recommend something memorable) and fill out the description (optional, but it could help you later).

Pro Tip: Keep your name short, sweet, and to the point. Your future self will thank you!

3. Create and Celebrate Once you're happy, hit Create. Voilà! Your application is now live and Active in the register. You’re officially on your way to integrating the power of Pelion.

Step 2 Create Your Access Key

Great, your application is registered – now it’s time for the Access Key. Without it, your app won't be able to access Pelion’s APIs. Let’s go.

1. Navigate to Your Application Click on the name of your application to open its record. You’ll be whisked away to the Summary tab, where you’ll find all the details about your app, including when it last accessed the Pelion APIs.

2. Find the Access Keys Tab Click on the Access keys tab. This is where you'll create the key that will grant your application access to the Pelion APIs.

3. Create New Access Key Hit the New button. A fresh form will pop up, asking for a name, description, and an optional expiry date for your key. This key will serve as the key to the kingdom, so make sure it has a memorable name.

Pro Tip: If you're not building the application yourself, create a new user with specific permissions (scopes) to limit access. You can customize exactly what data they can access – and keep your SIM data safe and sound.

4. Set Your Scopes Scopes define what data your app will access. Do you want it to be able to touch everything or just a specific bit of info? This is where you define the rules.

Effortless Tip: Limit access to only the SIM data your app needs, keeping things neat and tidy. Less is more when it comes to security.

5. Create and Keep Your Key Safe Once you're satisfied with the scopes, hit Create. Your new access key will appear—do not lose it! Copy that key and store it somewhere safe because you’ll only see it this one time.

Key copied. Now you can rest easy, knowing you're all set to make API calls.

Step 3 Time to Integrate and Let the Fun Begin

Congrats, you’ve registered your application and secured your access key! You’re now ready to integrate the power of Pelion into your IoT experience.

  • Start creating

  • Connected solutions with Pelion’s RESTful APIs.

  • Automate workflows, track SIM data usage, and create smarter IoT solutions with just a few lines of code.

Interactive Demo

Still a little curious about how it all works? Check out the Interactive Demo below to see it in action. Play around, explore the potential, and get comfortable with the process.

Click here to start the demo: <Demo Link>

Recap: You Did It!

In just a few easy steps, you’ve:

1. Created your Application

2. Generated your Access Key

3. Started your journey into the world of IoT innovation with Pelion's powerful, RESTful APIs

What’s next? The world of connected devices and data is at your fingertips. With Pelion’s APIs, you can transform your business, streamline your operations, and unlock the full potential of IoT connectivity – all while having a bit of fun along the way.

Happy coding, and welcome to the Pelion-powered future.