Glossary

API Key

A unique identifier used to authenticate API requests.

Definition

An API key is a unique alphanumeric string that identifies and authenticates an application or user making requests to an API. It acts as a simple credential for controlling access and tracking usage.

In Depth

API keys are typically passed in request headers or query parameters. While simpler than OAuth tokens, they provide less granular permissions. Best practices include rotating keys regularly, restricting keys by IP address or referrer, and using separate keys for development and production environments.

Lodgestory provides API keys through the developer dashboard. Each key can be scoped to specific endpoints and rate-limited independently.

Related Terms

REST API

An architectural style for building web APIs using HTTP methods.

SDK (Software Development Kit)

A collection of tools and libraries for building applications on a platform.

Webhook

An HTTP callback that sends real-time event notifications to your server.

See it in action

Learn how Lodgestory implements this concept in the Developer APIs feature.

Explore Developer APIs

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