How to Find Your Twilio API Account ID and Password

In this article we're going to show you how to find your Twilio API account id and password for use in your application integrations to integrate SMS, voice, or WhatsApp into your applications.  

The Twilio API credentials, specifically the Account SID and Auth Token (often referred to as the Account ID and password) are used for these integrations  This guide will walk you through the steps to find them in your Twilio Console.

Step 1: Sign up or Login to Your Twilio Account

First, visit the Twilio website and log in with your credentials. If you don’t have an account yet, you can sign up for free. Twilio has trial accounts that provide some free credits, which can be helpful for testing purposes.

Step 2: Navigate to the Twilio Console

Once logged in, you’ll be directed to your Twilio Console, which is the starting point for managing your Twilio account, viewing usage statistics, and accessing your API credentials.

Step 3: Access Your Account SID and Auth Token

  1. Go to the Twilio Dashboard:
    • On the left-hand side of the Twilio Console, you’ll see a left sidebar with several options. Click on the “Dashboard” option if it isn’t already selected.
    • Alternatively, you can go to the Twilio Console Dashboard.
  2. Find the Account SID and Auth Token:
    • Once on the Dashboard, you’ll see your Account SID and Auth Token displayed under the “Account Info” section in the Dashboard 
  3. The Account SID is the unique identifier for your Twilio account. 
  4. The Auth Token is your token or password for making API requests.
    • Reveal the Auth Token:
      • By default, the Auth Token will be hidden for security reasons. To reveal it, click on the eye icon next to the token.
      • Important: Treat your Auth Token like a password. Do not share it with anyone and avoid exposing it in your code or public repositories. If your Auth Token is compromised, you should regenerate it immediately.

Step 4: Use the Credentials in Your Code

Now that you have your  Account SID and Auth Token, you can use them to authenticate your API requests. Here’s an example in Python using the Twilio helper library:

<div><div>python<div><button><svg></svg>Copy code</button></div> </div><div><code>from twilio.rest import Client  # Your Account SID and Auth Token from twilio.com/console account_sid = 'your_account_sid' auth_token = 'your_auth_token'  client = Client(account_sid, auth_token)  # Example: Send an SMS message = client.messages.create(     body="Hello from Twilio!",     from_='+1234567890',     to='+0987654321' )  print(f"Message sent with SID: {message.sid}")

Replace  your_account_sid and your_auth_token with your actual Twilio credentials.

Step 5: Keep Your Credentials Safe

Your  Account SID and Auth Token are required for making Twilio API calls, so it’s important to keep them secure:

  • Environment Variables: Store them in environment variables instead of hardcoding them in your application.
  • Secrets Management Tools: Consider using secrets management tools like AWS Secrets Manager, Azure Key Vault, or HashiCorp Vault.
  • Regenerate Tokens: If you suspect that your Auth Token has been exposed, you can regenerate it in the Twilio Console under the same “Project Info” section.

That's it!

Finding your Twilio API Account SID and Auth Token is easy, but securing them is crucial. With these credentials, you can easily integrate Twilio’s powerful communication capabilities into your application. Always remember to keep them secure.

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