Authentication

API keys are the primary method of authenticating with the Inpera API. Each API key is associated with a specific project and has its own permissions.

To create an API key:

1. Log in to your Inpera dashboard
2. Go to Settings → API Keys
3. Click "Create New API Key"
4. Give it a name and select permissions
5. Copy the key immediately (it won't be shown again)

Include your API key in the Authorization header:

const response = await fetch('https://api.inpera.app/v1/snapshots', {
  headers: {
    'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  }
});

For security, store your API key in environment variables:

# .env
INPERA_API_KEY=your-api-key-here
INPERA_PROJECT_ID=your-project-id

Then use it in your code:

const inpera = new Inpera({
  apiKey: process.env.INPERA_API_KEY,
  projectId: process.env.INPERA_PROJECT_ID
});

Follow these security best practices:

• Never commit API keys to version control
• Use environment variables for all sensitive data
• Rotate API keys regularly
• Use different keys for different environments
• Revoke keys that are no longer needed