API Key Authentication

API Key authentication is a simple way to authenticate with many third-party services. An API key is a unique identifier used to authenticate a user, developer, or calling program to an API.

How it Works

When you use an API key, ByteChef includes the key in the header or as a query parameter in every request made to the service's API.

Example header: X-API-Key: abcdef12345

Example query parameter: ?api_key=abcdef12345

Finding Your API Key

API keys are usually found in the settings or developer dashboard of the service you want to connect to. Look for sections named:

• API Settings
• Developer Tools
• Security
• Integrations

Setting Up API Key Connections

To set up an API key connection in ByteChef:

1. Go to the Connections tab.
2. Click New Connection and select a service that uses API Keys.
3. Enter your API Key in the provided field.
4. Some services may also require an API Secret or an App ID.
5. Click Save to create the connection.

Security

API keys should be treated with the same level of security as passwords. ByteChef encrypts all stored API keys using AES-256 at rest to ensure they are protected.

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