Arkham API Guide
v1.1.0User guide for integrating the Arkham Intel API
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Introduction
This guide complements the API Reference with practical guidance on using the API effectively. It covers common integration topics including access and onboarding, authentication, rate limits, pagination, and the Arkham data model (addresses, entities, labels, and tags).
Designed for both private- and public-sector users, this guide focuses on implementation guidance, conceptual clarity, and frequently asked questions. For endpoint specifications, request/response schemas, and code examples, see the API Reference. This guide is continuously updated as the API expands and new best practices emerge.
What This Guide Covers
- Access and onboarding - How to get API access
- API keys and authentication - Managing your credentials
- Rate limits - Understanding and working within limits
- Credit pricing - How API credits are calculated and billed per endpoint
- Pagination patterns - Getting all your data
- Data model - Addresses, entities, labels, and tags
- Best practices - Security and operational recommendations
Core Principles
When to Use This Guide vs API Docs
- Setting up an integration
- Clarifying expected behavior
- Understanding the data model
- Learning best practices
- You need endpoint specifications
- You need request/response schemas
- You need code examples
- You need parameter details
Quick Links
- API Reference: API Reference
- Request API Access: intel.arkm.com/api
- Arkham Platform: intel.arkm.com
- Support: [email protected]
Last updated: January 2026