5 Keys of API
In API Integration for Premium Plan, what is the meaning of 5 Keys?
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API Keys: These are unique identifiers used to authenticate and control access to an API. They act as a security mechanism to ensure that only authorized users or applications can interact with the API.
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Access Keys: Similar to API keys, access keys provide access to specific resources or functionalities within a service. They help in controlling and managing permissions for different users or applications.
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Authentication Keys: These keys are used in the authentication process to verify the identity of a user or application before granting access to the API or service.
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Secret Keys: APIs use a pair of keys: one public (like an API key) and one private (secret key). The secret key is kept confidential and is used for secure communication between the API and the authorized user/application.
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Rate Limiting Keys: APIs use keys to control the rate at which requests can be made to the API. These keys might have limits or quotas associated with them to prevent abuse or overuse of the service.