What is Enc Key?

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Enc Key Overview

• Function: The Enc Key is used to create and sign JWT (JSON Web Tokens) for API requests
• Usage: Used to cryptographically sign requests to verify their authenticity
• Visibility: This should be treated as a private key and kept secure

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Implementation

// Example of creating a JWT using the Enc Key
const jwt = require('jsonwebtoken');

// Payload for your API request
const payload = {
  // Your request data
};

// Create a signed JWT using your Enc Key
const token = jwt.sign(payload, 'YOUR_ENC_KEY', { 
  algorithm: 'HS256',
  expiresIn: '1h'
});

// Include this token in your request

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Purpose

• Verify the authenticity of your requests
• Ensure data integrity during transmission
• Prevent unauthorized access to your account’s functionality

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Security Considerations

• Never share your Enc Key with third parties
• Store securely in environment variables or secure key management services
• Rotate keys periodically as part of security best practices
• If your Enc Key is accidentally exposed:
  1. Delete the compromised key immediately
  2. Create a new key pair
  3. Update all integrations with the new keys