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Security Best Practices

Protect your API keys and data when using WebLinq.

API Key Security

Never expose API keys in client-side code, logs, or public repositories

Environment Variables

Store API keys securely:
Add .env to your .gitignore file

Key Rotation

Regularly rotate your API keys:
  1. Generate new key in dashboard
  2. Update your applications
  3. Test thoroughly
  4. Delete old key

Request Validation

URL Validation

Always validate URLs before making requests:

Input Sanitization

Sanitize user inputs before processing:

Response Handling

Secure Content Processing

Validate API responses before using them:

Content Filtering

Filter potentially malicious content:

Error Handling

Never expose sensitive information in error messages:

Access Control

Server-Side Proxy

Never call WebLinq API directly from client-side code:

Rate Limiting

Implement request rate limiting in your application:

Security Checklist

1

Secure API Keys

Store in environment variables, never in code
2

Validate Inputs

Check URLs and sanitize all user inputs
3

Use Server-Side Proxy

Never expose API keys to client-side code
4

Implement Rate Limiting

Protect your endpoints from abuse
5

Monitor Usage

Track API usage and watch for anomalies
6

Regular Key Rotation

Rotate API keys periodically