Authentication

All Vaikora API requests require an API key. This guide covers obtaining, using, and rotating keys securely.

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Getting your API key

Create API keys from the Vaikora dashboard. Keep keys secret and never commit them to source control.

API key types

Live keys protect production traffic. Test keys let you develop and run integration tests without affecting production usage or billing.

Using your API key

Authenticate with an HTTP header, an environment variable, or the SDK. The header method is the most common for server-side calls.

Key rotation

Rotate keys on a schedule and immediately if a key is exposed. Vaikora supports issuing a new key and revoking the old one without downtime.

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