First off, let’s create an ASP.NET Core 7 Web API project in Visual Studio 2022. ... We’ll use this ASP.NET Core 7 Web API project to work with API key authentication in the sections below.

Keep track of API key usage patterns to detect potential security breaches or unauthorized access. 5. Implement rate limiting. Limit the number of requests a user can make using an API key within a ...

While API keys offer simplicity, they might not be the best choice for every scenario, especially for user-specific data access. OAuth, JWT, and OpenID Connect offer more granular control over ...

Create a new Web API project in Visual Studio and save it with the name of your choice. Now, select the Web API project you have created in the Solution Explorer Window and create a Solution Folder.