API keys - PilotWatt

FoxESS API token


Where to get	foxesscloud.com → User Center → API Management
Stored as	Encrypted in Neon — never returned to the browser after save
Revoke	Delete or regenerate token in FoxESS; then Disconnect in PilotWatt Settings
Scopes	Device list, real-time data, work mode / scheduler (as permitted by FoxESS Cloud)

Full FoxESS setup →

Octopus personal API key


Where to get	octopus.energy/dashboard/developer
Also required	Export MPAN + export meter serial (from developer Examples)
Stored as	Encrypted API key + public MPAN/serial in settings
Revoke	Regenerate key in Octopus developer dashboard; Disconnect in PilotWatt

Full Octopus setup →

What PilotWatt does not need

Fox Cloud or Octopus passwords
Octopus account login for routine operation (only API key)
Import meter details (unless you add import features later)

In-app help links

Add links from Settings field labels to these pages, e.g. How to find your API key → pointing to docs.pilotwatt.app/getting-started/connect-foxess.