What is an API Key?
An API key is a unique identifier that acts as a security mechanism for APIs (Application Programming Interfaces). It is a long, randomly generated string of characters that is provided by the API provider to the developers or users who want to access the API.
The main purpose of an API key is to authenticate the user or application trying to access the API. When a request is…
APIs play a vital role in today’s digital world. APIs, used in all areas of the Internet, enable the integration of systems by enabling data exchange between different applications. However, this wide use also brings with it the importance of API security. Issues such…
