Authentication
API key authentication for The Resume Parser
All API requests require authentication using API keys.
Getting Your API Key
- Sign up for an account
- Navigate to your dashboard
- Your first API key is automatically generated
- Copy the key (shown only once)
Using Your API Key
Include your API key in the Authorization header:
Authorization: Bearer rp_live_abc123...
Managing API Keys
Create Additional Keys
Create up to 5 API keys per account for different applications or environments.
Revoke Keys
Revoke compromised keys immediately from your dashboard. Revoked keys stop working within seconds.
Track Usage
View per-key usage statistics to monitor which applications consume the most credits.
Best Practices
- Never commit API keys to version control
- Use environment variables for API keys
- Rotate keys regularly
- Use separate keys for development and production
- Revoke unused keys
Rate Limits
All tiers include:
- 100 requests per minute per API key
- 1000 requests per hour per account
Contact support for higher limits.