Authentication

API key authentication for The Resume Parser

All API requests require authentication using API keys.

Getting Your API Key

  1. Sign up for an account
  2. Navigate to your dashboard
  3. Your first API key is automatically generated
  4. 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.