The Vortex PDF API uses Bearer token authentication to secure API requests.

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Overview

API keys are used to authenticate requests to the Vortex PDF API. Each API key is associated with your account.

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Authentication headers

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Authorization
string
required
The HTTP header used for authenticationFormat: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY

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Usage

Include your API key in the Authorization header of your HTTP requests: 
curl -X POST https://vortexpdf.com/api/v1/renderers/pdf \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "parts": "https://example.com"
  }'

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API key management

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Obtaining API keys

  1. Log in to your Vortex PDF Dashboard
  2. Navigate to the API Keys section
  3. Create a new API key

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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