> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.getprofile-ai.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# API Keys

> Manage secret keys for the GetProfile API

Your API key is the **gateway** to your app's profiling data and must be handled with care.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/getprofile/o_t_vZLgo7wlcL2c/images/api-keys-light.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=o_t_vZLgo7wlcL2c&q=85&s=b2a2e2100d92ab1e04dcaa51d2e447ad" alt="GetProfile API Key Management" width="2784" height="1854" data-path="images/api-keys-light.png" />

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## What is an API Key?

Each app in GetProfile has a unique **API key** that:

* Authenticates your requests
* Enforces your usage quotas and plan limits
* Segregates your data from other apps

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## Best Practices

* **Keep it secret!** Never share your API key publicly or commit it to version control.
* **Use environment variables** to store your API key securely in your applications.
* **Rotate keys** periodically for added security — you can do this from your dashboard.

Example for a secure environment variable in a `.env` file:

```plaintext theme={null}
GETPROFILE_API_KEY=your_api_key_here
```

Then, access it in your code:

In Python:

```python theme={null}
import os
api_key = os.getenv('GETPROFILE_API_KEY')
```

In Node.js:

```js theme={null}
const apiKey = process.env.GETPROFILE_API_KEY;
```

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## Rotating or Revoking API Keys

* Go to your **API Keys** page in the dashboard.
* Use the **rotate** button to generate a new API key — the old one will stop working immediately.
* If you suspect your key has been exposed, **revoke** it right away.

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## Where is the API Key used?

Your API key must be included in the `Authorization` header for every API request:

```http theme={null}
Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY
```

Example `curl` request:

```bash theme={null}
curl -X GET "https://api.getprofile-ai.com/v1/profile/abc123" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
```

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## Lost your API key?

No worries! Just **rotate** it in the dashboard to generate a fresh one. Your existing integrations will need to be updated with the new key.

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For any questions or concerns, contact our support team at [support@getprofile-ai.com](mailto:support@getprofile-ai.com).

Stay secure and keep building amazing experiences!