API Keys vs. Tokens: They're Not the Same Thing!

Explore the Differences and Best Uses of API Keys and Tokens in Application Security

What Are API Keys? 🔑

An API key is a unique identifier that you include in API requests to authenticate the request source. Think of it as a simple, static password that an application uses to access another service. API keys are easy to implement and use but come with certain security limitations.

Here is a simple example:

// Set your API key
const apiKey = …

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