API Keys
Authenticate your API requests with secure API keys. Every request to BizKitHub requires a valid API key for authorization and access control.
Passing Your API Key
Include your API key as the apiKey parameter in either the URL query string or request body. All HTTP methods accept both formats.
?apiKey=YOUR_API_KEY{ "apiKey": "YOUR_API_KEY" }Key Format
API keys follow a consistent format with a prefix indicating the key type.
* This is a demonstration key and does not exist.
Key Types
Choose the right key type for your use case. Each type has different rate limits and access permissions.
Production Key
For live applications in production environments. Full access with high rate limits.
Development Key
For development and testing. Each team member receives their own key.
System Key
Administrative access for BizKitHub organization. Bypasses all restrictions.
Verification Process
Every API request goes through a comprehensive verification workflow to ensure security and proper authorization.
Key Validation
Verify the API key is present in the request parameters or body
Format Check
Validate key format using regex pattern matching
Database Lookup
Query the central key registry for key record and settings
Expiration Check
Verify key is active and has not expired
Rate Limit Check
Ensure request count is within allowed limits
Permission Validation
Load and verify roles for the requested endpoint
Execute Request
Process the API request if all validations pass
Generation Rules
Format Validation
Use parseApiKey(apiKey) to validate key format before making requests.
Security Best Practices
Follow these guidelines to keep your API keys secure and protect your data.
Recommended
Avoid
Usage Examples
Query Parameter
GET https://api.bizkithub.com/v1/users?apiKey=PRODPGrFxpGEtrOZfuWhnoJohUYBXuOERequest Body (JSON)
POST https://api.bizkithub.com/v1/users
Content-Type: application/json
{
"apiKey": "PRODPGrFxpGEtrOZfuWhnoJohUYBXuOE",
"email": "user@example.com",
"name": "John Doe"
}JavaScript / Node.js
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.bizkithub.com/v1/users?apiKey=' + process.env.API_KEY,
{
method: 'GET',
headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' }
}
);
const data = await response.json();Ready to Get Started?
Manage your API keys in the BizKitHub admin dashboard. Create, rotate, and monitor your keys with full control.