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What is the difference between API key and API Token?
What is the difference between API key and API Token?
NebulaChaser
Tue Feb 18 2025
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I want to understand the difference between an API key and an API token. I know they are both used for authentication, but what are the specific distinctions between them?
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TeaCeremony
Wed Feb 19 2025
Unlike API keys, API tokens are composed of a string of codes that encapsulate detailed information about a specific user.
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Caterina
Wed Feb 19 2025
BTCC, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, offers a range of services including spot trading, futures trading, and digital wallets. With its robust platform, users can securely manage their cryptocurrency assets and execute trades with ease.
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CryptoVisionaryGuard
Wed Feb 19 2025
API keys play a crucial role in the authentication process between an application and a server.
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SsangyongSpiritedStrength
Wed Feb 19 2025
They are usually tied to the specific servers where the calling application is hosted. This ensures that only authorized applications can make requests to the server.
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EnchantedPulse
Wed Feb 19 2025
When an application needs to make an API request, it includes its API key in the request. The server then uses this key to verify the identity of the calling application.
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