Rest API - Authentication and Authorization
Which HTTP header is commonly used to send an API key for authentication?
Which HTTP header is commonly used to send an API key for authentication?
easy🧠 Conceptual Q2 of Q15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Identify standard header for API keys
The 'Authorization' header is the standard place to send API keys or tokens.Step 2: Understand other headers' purposes
'Content-Type' defines data format, 'Accept' defines response format, 'User-Agent' identifies client software.Final Answer:
Authorization -> Option BQuick Check:
API key header = Authorization [OK]
Quick Trick: Send API keys in the Authorization header for standard practice [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Using Content-Type to send API keys
- Sending API keys in Accept header
- Confusing User-Agent with authentication
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