Secure API Access

Authentication

All API requests require authentication using an API key. Get your API key from the dashboard after signing up.

API Key Authentication

Include your API key in the X-API-KEY header with every request.

curl -X GET "https://scrappa.co/api/google/search?q=coffee" \
  -H "X-API-KEY: YOUR_API_KEY"

Getting Your API Key

Create a free account at scrappa.co

Navigate to Dashboard

Go to your account dashboard

API Keys Section

Find the API Keys section in the menu

Copy Your Key

Copy your API key or create a new one

Get Your API Key

Authentication Errors

If your API key is missing or invalid, you'll receive a 401 Unauthenticated response:

{
  "message": "Unauthenticated"
}

Security Best Practices

Never commit your API key to version control

Store API keys in environment variables or secure config files

Rotate your API keys regularly

Use different API keys for dev, staging, and production

Revoke compromised keys immediately and generate new ones

Keep Your API Key Secret

Never expose your API key in client-side code or public repositories. If you suspect your key has been compromised, revoke it immediately from your dashboard.