API Key Authentication
Fintelite AI uses API key authentication for all requests. Include your API key in theX-API-Key header for every API call.
Getting Your API Key
1
Contact Sales
Email [email protected] or contact us via WhatsApp to request a quote.
2
Review Contract
Review and sign the service contract with pricing and terms.
3
Receive API Key
Your API key will be provided along with the signed contract.
API keys are not self-service. All customers must go through a contract process before receiving API access credentials.
Making Authenticated Requests
Include theX-API-Key header in all requests:
Examples with POST and DELETE
Security Best Practices
Never Expose API Keys
Never Expose API Keys
- Never commit API keys to version control
- Never include API keys in client-side code
- Use environment variables or secret management systems
Use Separate Keys per Environment
Use Separate Keys per Environment
Use different API keys for:
- Development
- Staging
- Production
Monitor API Usage
Monitor API Usage
Regularly check your API usage dashboard for:
- Unusual traffic patterns
- Unexpected geographic locations
- Failed authentication attempts
Rate Limiting
API requests are subject to rate limiting based on your subscription plan. When rate limited, you’ll receive a 429 status code withQUOTA_EXCEEDED error.
Rate limit information is included in response headers:
X-RateLimit-Limit: Your rate limitX-RateLimit-Remaining: Remaining requests in current windowX-RateLimit-Reset: Time when the limit resets
For complete error codes including authentication and rate limiting errors, see the Error Codes section in API Overview.