Authentication

Authentication #

Learn how to authenticate with the LLMITE API.

API Keys #

LLMITE uses API keys for authentication. You can manage your API keys from the dashboard.

Getting Your API Key #

1. Log in to your LLMITE dashboard
2. Navigate to “Settings” → “API Keys”
3. Click “Generate New Key”
4. Copy and securely store your key

**Security Notice** Never share your API keys publicly or commit them to version control. Store them securely as environment variables.

Using API Keys #

Include your API key in the Authorization header:

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curl -H "Authorization: Bearer sk-1234567890abcdef" \
     https://api.llmite.com/v1/projects

Authentication Methods #

Bearer Token (Recommended) #

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Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY

Query Parameter (Not Recommended) #

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GET /projects?api_key=YOUR_API_KEY

**Warning** Using API keys in query parameters is not recommended as they may be logged by servers and proxies.

Environment Variables #

Store your API key as an environment variable:

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export LLMITE_API_KEY="sk-1234567890abcdef"

Then use it in your applications:

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import os
api_key = os.environ['LLMITE_API_KEY']

Key Management #

Best Practices #

• Rotate keys regularly (every 90 days recommended)
• Use different keys for different environments
• Monitor key usage in the dashboard
• Revoke unused or compromised keys immediately

Key Scopes #

API keys can have different scopes:

• Read Only - Can only read data
• Read/Write - Can read and modify data
• Admin - Full access to account features

Revoking Keys #

To revoke an API key:

1. Go to “Settings” → “API Keys”
2. Find the key you want to revoke
3. Click “Revoke”
4. Confirm the action

**Note** Revoking a key will immediately disable all applications using that key.