Login with API Key

Implementation

API key authentication is typically implemented using a third-party service like Unkey. The exact implementation details may vary based on your specific requirements and the service you're using.

Here's a general outline of how you might implement API key authentication:

1. Generate an API key for the user or service that needs access.
2. Store the API key securely (never in plain text).
3. When a request comes in, validate the API key.
4. If the key is valid, authenticate the request and proceed.

Usage Example

Here's a simplified example of how you might validate an API key in a Next.js API route:

import { NextApiRequest, NextApiResponse } from "next";
import { verifyKey } from "@unkey/api";

export default async function handler(
  req: NextApiRequest,
  res: NextApiResponse,
) {
  const apiKey = req.headers["x-api-key"] as string;

  if (!apiKey) {
    return res.status(401).json({ error: "API key is required" });
  }

  const { result, error } = await verifyKey(apiKey);

  if (error || !result.valid) {
    return res.status(401).json({ error: "Invalid API key" });
  }

  // API key is valid, proceed with the request
  // ...

  res.status(200).json({ message: "Authenticated successfully" });
}

Remember to handle API keys securely and follow best practices for API authentication.