API Key Management
Generate, manage, and secure API keys for organization authentication, including key generation, display, and usage tracking.
Before You Start
Make sure you have administrator access to the organization, understanding of API authentication requirements, security policies for API key management, and integration requirements for external systems.
API Key Management
API Key Management provides secure authentication for external integrations and API access. This system allows you to generate, manage, and track API keys used for organization authentication.
API Key Configuration
The API key system provides secure authentication mechanisms for your organization:
API Key Generation
- Automatic Generation: Generate secure API keys automatically
- Key Length: 40-character random strings
- Security: Cryptographically secure generation
- Regeneration: Generate new keys as needed
API Key Display
- Current Key: Display current API key
- Copy Functionality: Easy key copying
- Security: Masked display for security
- Regeneration: Generate new keys
API Key Usage
- API Authentication: Authenticate API requests
- Organization Identification: Identify organization
- Access Control: Control API access
- Security: Secure API communication
API Authentication
The authentication process ensures secure access to API resources:
Authentication Process
- Custom Header: X-Organization-Api-Key header
- Bearer Token: Additional user authentication
- Dual Authentication: Organization + user authentication
- Validation: Comprehensive authentication validation
Security Features
- Key Validation: Validate API key format and existence
- Organization Matching: Match API key to organization
- User Authentication: Validate user bearer token
- Access Control: Control API resource access
Middleware Integration
- ApiKeyAuth Middleware: Custom authentication middleware
- Route Protection: Protect API routes
- Error Handling: Comprehensive error responses
- Logging: Authentication attempt logging
API Configuration Examples
Here are examples of how to configure and use API keys:
API Key Setup
- API Key: 40-character random string
- Authentication: X-Organization-Api-Key header
- Additional Auth: Bearer token for user authentication
API Usage Example
Headers:
X-Organization-Api-Key: your-api-key-here
Authorization: Bearer user-token-here
Security Considerations
Implement proper security measures for API key management:
- Secure Storage: Store API keys securely
- Regular Rotation: Rotate API keys regularly
- Access Control: Control who can access API keys
- Monitoring: Monitor API key usage
Best Practices
Follow these best practices for API key management:
- Secure Generation: Use secure API key generation
- Regular Rotation: Rotate API keys regularly
- Access Control: Implement proper access controls
- Monitoring: Monitor API key usage
Troubleshooting
Common issues and solutions for API key management:
Common Issues
- Invalid API Key: Check key format and validity
- Authentication Failures: Verify key and token combination
- Access Denied: Check organization permissions
- Key Expiration: Generate new keys if expired
Debugging Tools
- Log Analysis: Check authentication logs
- Key Validation: Verify key format and existence
- Permission Checks: Review organization permissions
- Network Analysis: Monitor API request/response
Security Warning
- • Never share API keys publicly or in code repositories
- • Store API keys securely using environment variables
- • Rotate API keys regularly to maintain security
- • Monitor API key usage for suspicious activity
- • Implement proper access controls for key management
Quick Reference
- • API keys are 40-character random strings
- • Use X-Organization-Api-Key header for authentication
- • Combine with Bearer token for user authentication
- • Keys can be regenerated at any time
- • All authentication attempts are logged