The API Key page manages the connection between the SpeedyGo dashboard and the SpeedyGo plugin installed on your WordPress site. Without a valid API key, the dashboard cannot read or apply settings to your site.
Dashboard path: Settings → API Key
Connection Status #
The page shows a status badge and the last 4 characters of your current API key (e.g. ...AB12).
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Connected | Dashboard is communicating with your WordPress site. All optimizations are active. |
| Disconnected | The connection has been lost. Dashboard controls are disabled and caching is not managed. |
The green or red pulsing dot in the top bar (site selector area) also reflects this connection status at all times.
Removing the API Key #
Warning: Removing the API key immediately disconnects the dashboard from your WordPress site. All caching optimizations managed by SpeedyGo are paused until a new key is connected.
Steps #
- Go to Settings → API Key.
- Click Remove API Key.
- Confirm in the dialog that appears.
After removal, the page reloads automatically and shows a Disconnected status.
Reconnecting After Removal #
- Open your WordPress admin panel.
- Go to the SpeedyGo plugin settings page.
- Copy the API key shown there.
- Return to the SpeedyGo dashboard.
- Enter the API key in the connection field and save.
Troubleshooting #
| Symptom | Likely cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Status shows Disconnected after a working connection | Plugin deactivated or WordPress site unreachable | Check the SpeedyGo plugin is active in WordPress admin |
| API key accepted but site not responding | Firewall or server blocking outbound requests | Contact your host — the SpeedyGo plugin must be able to receive requests from the dashboard API |
| Dashboard shows settings but changes not applied to site | API key expired or plugin version mismatch | Remove and re-add the API key; update the WordPress plugin |
| Remove API Key button not responding | Network issue | Refresh the page and try again; check browser console for errors |
Tips #
Note: The API key is tied to your SpeedyGo account license. Each WordPress site you manage gets its own key through the SpeedyGo account portal.
Tip: If you migrate your WordPress site to a new domain or server, you will need to reconnect the API key from the SpeedyGo plugin settings on the new installation.
