🔑 API Key Generator
Generate cryptographically secure API keys, tokens, and secrets. Perfect for developers building APIs, webhooks, and authentication systems.
⚙️ Configuration
16 (min)64 (recommended)128 (max)
Example: "sk_" → sk_Ab3Kx9Pq2...
🔍 What are API Keys?
API Keys are unique identifiers used to authenticate requests to APIs and web services. They act as passwords for your applications.
Common Uses:
- API authentication
- Webhook secrets
- OAuth client secrets
- Database connection strings
🛡️ Security Best Practices
- ✅Use long keys: 32+ characters minimum
- ✅Store securely: Use environment variables
- ✅Rotate regularly: Change keys periodically
- ✅Use HTTPS: Always encrypt in transit
- ❌Never commit: Don't add to git repositories
📊 Key Length Guide
16-24 characters
❌ Weak - Use only for testing
32-48 characters
⚠️ Moderate - Acceptable for low-risk
64+ characters
✅ Strong - Recommended for production
128 characters
✅ Maximum - For high-security needs
💻 Using API Keys
HTTP Header
Authorization: Bearer your_api_key X-API-Key: your_api_key
Environment Variable
# .env file API_KEY=your_api_key_here # In code const key = process.env.API_KEY;
🏷️ Common API Key Prefixes
sk_Secret Key (private)
pk_Public Key
api_General API key
live_Production key