Get your TON Center API key

To interact with TON Center’s API at higher rate limits, you’ll need to generate an API key via the official Telegram bot.

Open the TON Center bot

Open the @toncenter bot in Telegram. Click Start to begin the setup.

Open the API keys manager

Once the bot greets you, press Manage API Keys.

Choose a subscription plan

Click Manage to open your current subscription details. The default API subscription is the free one.

You’ll see different tiers available:

• Free – 10 requests/sec, 1 token per network
• Plus – 25 requests/sec, 3 tokens per network (2.5 TON/month)
• Advanced – 100 requests/sec, 10 tokens per network (25 TON/month)
• Enterprise – Tailored rate limits, priority support

Free

(optional) Upgrade your plan

To upgrade:

• Select your desired plan in the bot interface and click Purchase Subscription.

• You’ll be shown payment instructions like the following:

  

• Send the exact amount of TON to the address provided.

• Your subscription will upgrade automatically once the transaction is confirmed.

Create your API key

After subscribing (or staying on Free), click Create API Key to generate your key.

Once created, your token will appear in the list and can be used in all authenticated requests.

Get help

• General help: @toncenter_help_bot
• Support for enterprise and custom plans: @toncenter_support