Getting Started: Understanding API Keys

This article defines API keys, what they are used for, and where to locate them in your Double the Donation Matching.

API Keys

Double the Donation Public Key

Double the Donation Private Key

General Documentation

Other Integration Guides

Training Video: API Keys

API Keys

You have access to your Public and Private Keys; API Keys from our matching gift software allow your software platform to flow donor information into Double the Donation Matching. Sometimes a platform will ask for the API Key(s) within your matching module to connect Double the Donation with your platform. Access your API Keys by going to Settings --> API Keys.

Double the Donation Public Key

The public-facing key that connects plugin usage to your Double the Donation account. You will use this Public Key for some platforms that require you to integrate that platform with Double the Donation Matching. For more information on public keys and specific integration guides, view this collection of our integration guides within our knowledge base.

Double the Donation Private Key

This key is used for API Calls and should never be displayed publicly. The Private API Key is for your organization's use only and provides access to your donor information and Double the Donation integration.

General Documentation

This documentation is for individual nonprofit organizations that use a custom donation form and are integrating our streamlined search tool on the donation page and plugin on the confirmation page. There is a custom implementation guide, as well as platform-specific integration guides.

This feature is currently only available for nonprofits using Double the Donation Matching Enterprise. Not on Enterprise? Learn about upgrading here.

Other Integration guides

There is a link that navigates you to all of our integration guides for specific platforms. Each guide will walk you through the setup process to integrate that specific platform with our software.

View all our platform-specific integration guides here.

With some of our integrations, you can change the label shown as part of the streamlined search. If your integration supports this functionality, instructions for customizing your streamlined search label text will be in the FAQ section of your platform's integration guide.