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[SECURITY] Best Practices for Securing API Keys
Leaked API keys can cost you thousands of dollars in a single night. Follow this strict protocol.
Leaked API keys can cost you thousands of dollars in a single night. Follow this strict protocol.
- Use Environment Variables: Keep keys out of your source code.
- IP Whitelisting: Restrict your API key so it only accepts requests from your server's static IP.
- Set Quotas: Always set a daily billing limit on AWS or Google Cloud.