In this tutorial, we'll guide you through the process of managing API keys on our platform. API keys are crucial for accessing certain functionalities and ensuring security.
Understanding API Keys
What is an API Key? An API key is a unique identifier that allows you to access specific resources or services through our API.
Why Do You Need an API Key? API keys help us to track usage and prevent unauthorized access to our services.
How to Create an API Key
- Log in to your account on our website.
- Navigate to the "API Keys" section.
- Click on "Create New Key".
- Provide the necessary details and save the key.
Using Your API Key
When making API requests, include your API key in the header or body of the request.
- Example:
{ "api_key": "YOUR_API_KEY_HERE" }
Managing API Keys
Viewing Keys You can view all your API keys in the "API Keys" section.
Deleting Keys If you need to revoke access to a key, you can delete it from the same section.
Best Practices
Keep Your Keys Secure Do not share your API keys with others.
Regularly Rotate Keys To enhance security, we recommend rotating your API keys regularly.
For more detailed information, check out our API Documentation.
If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to contact our support team at support@ourwebsite.com.