Overview
API keys are used to authenticate requests to the Vortex PDF API. Each API key is associated with your account.Authentication headers
The HTTP header used for authenticationFormat:
Bearer YOUR_API_KEY
Usage
Include your API key in theAuthorization
header of your HTTP requests:
API key management
Obtaining API keys
- Log in to your Vortex PDF Dashboard
- Navigate to the API Keys section
- Create a new API key
Security best practices
- Keep keys secure: Never expose your API keys in client-side code or public repositories
- Use environment variables: Store API keys in environment variables rather than hardcoding them
- Rotate keys regularly: Periodically generate new API keys and deprecate old ones