Auth Key Overview
- Function: The Auth Key serves as your identifier when making API requests to OppiWallet
- Usage: You must include this key with every API request
- Visibility: This can be considered similar to a public key
Implementation
When making requests to the OppiWallet API, include your Auth Key in the request headers:Purpose
The Auth Key allows OppiWallet’s systems to:- Identify which registered user is making the request
- Associate the request with your specific API integration
- Apply the correct permissions and rate limits to your requests
Security Considerations
While the Auth Key is similar to a public key, you should still:- Avoid unnecessarily exposing it in client-side code
- Follow proper API key management practices
- Use environment variables to store the key in your applications