Authentication

All API requests require an API key. Rendex uses Unkey for sub-millisecond edge verification.

Getting Your API Key

  1. Sign in to your Rendex dashboard
  2. Your first API key is auto-generated on signup
  3. Create additional keys at Dashboard → API Keys

Using Your API Key

Include your API key in requests using either method:

Authorization Header (Recommended)

Authorization: Bearer rdx_your_api_key_here

X-API-Key Header

x-api-key: rdx_your_api_key_here

Key Prefix

All Rendex API keys start with rdx_ for easy identification. This prefix is part of the key — include it in your requests.

Key Security

  • Show once: Full keys are only shown at creation. Store them securely.
  • Environment variables: Never commit API keys to source code. Use RENDEX_API_KEY as your env var name.
  • Revoke immediately: If a key is compromised, revoke it from the dashboard and create a new one.
  • Multiple keys: Create separate keys for development, staging, and production.

Error Responses

StatusMeaningAction
401Missing or invalid API keyCheck your key is correct and included in the request
403Key disabled or expiredCreate a new key from the dashboard
429Rate limit exceededWait and retry. See Rate Limits