Authentication

API Keys

All API requests require an API key passed in the X-API-Key header.

curl "https://api.rankparse.com/v1/backlinks?domain=example.com" \
  -H "X-API-Key: rp_your_key_here"

Creating API keys

1. Log in to your dashboard
2. Click "Create API Key"
3. Copy the key immediately -- it is only displayed once

API keys follow the format rp_<32 random characters>.

Key security

• API keys are stored as SHA-256 hashes. We cannot recover a lost key.
• If a key is compromised, revoke it immediately from your dashboard and create a new one.
• Never commit API keys to version control. Use environment variables.

export RANKPARSE_API_KEY="rp_your_key_here"

Error responses

{
  "error": "unauthorized",
  "code": "unauthorized",
  "message": "Missing or invalid API key"
}