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Connect Ably

1 auth method · updated 2026-10-01

Ably is a real-time messaging platform helping developers build live features, including chat and data synchronization, with global scalability and robust reliability for modern applications

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API key

Uses your own credential — Verslay stores it encrypted

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  1. 1
    Sign in to Ably
    Open https://ably.com and sign in to the account you want to connect.
  2. 2
    Create the API key
    Generate a new API key from the API or developer settings in your Ably dashboard.
  3. 3
    Copy it immediately
    Ably usually shows the full API key only once, right after you create it. Store it somewhere safe before closing the page.
  4. 4
    Connect in Verslay
    In the Verslay Hub, open Connections, find Ably, and paste the API key into the API Key field.
  5. 5
    Verify
    The connection flips to Connected. Run any read-only action once to confirm the credential has the right scopes.
  6. 6
    Rotate safely
    When you rotate later: connect the new credential first, confirm it works, then revoke the old one.

What you’ll paste into Verslay

API Key

Your Ably API key. Generate it from your Ably Dashboard.

required · secret
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Ably connection FAQ

How do I connect Ably to Verslay?

Open Connections in the Verslay Hub, find Ably, and use the API key method. The steps are: Sign in to Ably, Create the API key, Copy it immediately, Connect in Verslay, Verify, Rotate safely.

What do I need before I connect Ably?

You need API Key from your Ably account. Your Ably API key. Generate it from your Ably Dashboard.

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