Secure API key management
API keys are production credentials. Treat them like access to customer data, billing activity, and application availability.Key management basics
- Use separate keys for development, staging, and production.
- Do not share one key across unrelated applications.
- Store keys outside source code.
- Rotate keys after incidents, team changes, or vendor changes.
- Remove keys that no longer have an owner.
Access review process
Create a recurring review for API keys and subscriptions. Each key should have an owner, purpose, environment, and last-reviewed date. If a key has no owner, disable it and watch for failed traffic before deleting it.Rock API security path
Start with Authentication, then review Security and privacy. For production integrations, test error handling with Errors and rate limits.Read authentication docs
Learn how to authenticate requests and keep API access controlled.