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Authentication
Securely authenticate your applications when communicating with the VeriLens API.
Bearer Token Authentication
VeriLens uses API keys to authenticate all API requests. You must include your API key in the authorization header of every request.
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Authorization: Bearer vl_live_xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxAPI Key Security Guidelines
Your API keys grant access to your billing quota. Follow these security best practices:
Protect Your API Keys
- Do not commit API keys directly to Git repositories.
- Store keys in secure server-side environment variables.
- Restrict key permissions based on access tiers.
- Rotate keys immediately if they are compromised.
Manage Keys
Create, view, or revoke your active API keys directly inside the developer dashboard portal.
API Key Lifespan
Live API keys do not expire unless revoked manually. Sandboxed keys can be configured to expire after a certain number of days.