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
Contact Sales
Email bd@fintelite.ai or contact us via WhatsApp to request a quote.
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.
Next Steps
Quick Start
Make your first API call
API Reference
Explore available endpoints