Inside the Dashboard: How to Monitor API Key Activity and Monthly Usage in Real Time

The power of any great API isn’t just in the data it provides — it’s also in the control, visibility, and accountability it gives developers. That’s why the Token Metrics API Dashboard is more than just a place to generate keys — it’s your real-time command center for monitoring API key usage, managing access, and optimizing performance.

In this article, we’ll explore how to use the Token Metrics API Dashboard to stay in control of your app’s data usage, track request history, and ensure your integrations remain secure and efficient.

📍 Where to Find It

To access the dashboard:

1. Log in to your Token Metrics account.
   
2. Go to: https://app.tokenmetrics.com/en/api
   
3. Navigate to the API Keys and API Usage sections.
   

🔐 View and Manage API Keys

The API Keys section gives you a complete overview of every active key associated with your account. For each key, you’ll see:

• Key Name: Descriptive labels like "Bot A" or "Staging Server"
  
• Created Date: When the key was generated
  
• Last Used: Timestamp of the most recent request
  
• Status: Active or inactive toggle
  
• Actions: Trash icon to instantly delete a key
  

💡 Why It Matters:

• Spot unused or stale keys that may pose a security risk
  
• Instantly disable or delete a key if it’s compromised
  
• Monitor which app or environment is making the most requests
  

📊 Monitor API Usage in Real-Time

In the Usage Dashboard, Token Metrics gives you deep insights into how your API credits are being used.

Key metrics include:

• API Calls Graph
  A daily call volume chart so you can identify peaks in usage, anomalies, or unexpected surges.
  
  
• Total Monthly API Calls
  Example:
  8,750 / 20,000
  See how much of your monthly quota you’ve used — and when it resets.
  
  
• Remaining API Credits
  Know exactly how many calls you have left in your current cycle.
  
  
• API Call Statistics Table
  Each row includes:
  
  
  • Endpoint accessed (e.g., /trader-grade)
    
  • Timestamp of the request
    
  • Status code (200 = success, 401 = unauthorized, etc.)
    
  • Originating IP address
    
  • Success/failure response
    

🔄 Debugging & Insights Made Easy

This dashboard doesn’t just monitor—it helps you debug and optimize.

• Quickly identify if your integration is repeatedly hitting 400 or 403 errors
  
• Check whether a specific key is being overused or underused
  
• Pinpoint spikes in usage that may indicate unauthorized access
  
• See which endpoints are called most often — and consider caching results
  
  

⚠️ Avoid Rate Limit Surprises

If you’re on a Basic or Advanced plan, you’ll have a rate limit (e.g., 1 req/min for free users, up to 600 req/min for VIPs). The dashboard helps ensure you stay within your limits — and scale appropriately when needed.

🚀 Build Better with Transparency

In a production environment, visibility into API activity is critical. With Token Metrics, you’re never flying blind. You always know:

• Which app is using which key
  
• How many credits you’re using
  
• When to optimize or upgrade
  

From security to scaling, the Token Metrics API Dashboard gives you the insight you need to build with clarity and control.

👉 Launch Your API Dashboard Now → tokenmetrics.com/api