Authentication

All API requests require a Bearer token in the Authorization header.

Getting an API Key

1. Log in to your dashboard
2. Navigate to Settings → API Keys
3. Click "Generate New Key"
4. Copy and store your key securely — it's only shown once

Using Your API Key

Include the key in every request via the Authorization header:

"text">-green-400">curl https://scrapethis.app/api/v1/spiders \
  "text-cyan-400">-H "Authorization: Bearer st_your_api_key_here"

Error Responses

Security Best Practices

• ✓ Store keys in environment variables, never in code
• ✓ Use different keys for different environments
• ✓ Rotate keys periodically
• ✓ Revoke keys immediately if compromised
• ✗ Never share keys in public repositories