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How to Get Your API Key

Your API key is generated and managed within your dashboard.
  1. Sign Up/Log In: If you haven’t already, create an account or log in to your dashboard.
  2. Navigate to API Keys: Once logged in, go to the Settings section and look for the “API Keys” area.
  3. Generate Key: Click on “Generate” (or similar). Your new API key will be displayed.
  • Important: Copy your API key immediately upon generation. For security reasons, it will not be displayed again.
Your API key will look like two random sets of characters, seperated by a .

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Using Your API Key

To authenticate your API requests, you must include your API key in the X-API-KEY HTTP header for every request.

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Header Format

The X-API-KEY header should be set as follows: X-API-KEY: YOUR_API_KEY_HERE Replace YOUR_API_KEY_HERE with the actual API key you obtained from your dashboard.

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Example API Calls with Authentication

Here are examples demonstrating how to include your API key in requests using various programming languages and tools. We’ll use a hypothetical GET /data endpoint for demonstration.

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Using cURL (Command Line)

curl -X GET \
  'https://theslow.net/api/data' \
  -H 'X-API-KEY: YOUR_API_KEY' \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json'

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Using Python

import requests

API_KEY = "YOUR_API_KEY" # Replace with your actual API key
BASE_URL = "https://theslow.net/api"

headers = {
    "X-API-KEY": API_KEY,
    "Content-Type": "application/json"
}

try:
    response = requests.get(f"{BASE_URL}/data", headers=headers)
    response.raise_for_status() # Raise an exception for HTTP errors (4xx or 5xx)
    print("API Call Successful!")
    print(response.json())
except requests.exceptions.RequestException as e:
    print(f"An error occurred: {e}")
    if response:
        print(f"Response status code: {response.status_code}")
        print(f"Response body: {response.text}")

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Using JavaScript (Browser fetch)

async function fetchData() {
  const API_KEY = "YOUR_API_KEY"; // Replace with your actual API key
  const BASE_URL = "https://theslow.net/api";

  try {
    const response = await fetch(`${BASE_URL}/data`, {
      method: 'GET',
      headers: {
        'X-API-KEY': API_KEY, // Pass API key in header
        'Content-Type': 'application/json'
      }
    });

    if (!response.ok) {
      const errorData = await response.json();
      console.error('API Call Failed:', response.status, errorData.error);
      return null;
    }

    const data = await response.json();
    console.log('Data:', data);
    return data;
  } catch (error) {
    console.error('An unexpected error occurred:', error);
    return null;
  }
}

// Example usage:
// fetchData();

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API Key Security Best Practices

  • Keep Keys Confidential: Never expose your API keys in client-side code (e.g., directly in a public JavaScript file). If you’re building a frontend application, proxy requests through your backend or use environment variables.
  • Do Not Embed in Code: Avoid hardcoding API keys directly into your source code. Use environment variables or a secure configuration management system.
  • Rotate Keys Regularly: Periodically generate new API keys and revoke old ones. This minimizes the risk if a key is ever compromised.
  • Restrict Access: Grant API keys only the necessary permissions. If your system supports it, create separate keys for different applications or environments with limited scopes.
  • Monitor Usage: Keep an eye on your API usage patterns. Unusual spikes or activity might indicate a compromised key.

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Need Further Assistance?

If you have any questions or encounter issues, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our support team.