API Key Generator: Create Secure API Keys Online [2024]

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Generate cryptographically secure API keys with support for multiple formats and customizable lengths.

✓ Multiple Formats✓ Cryptographically Secure✓ Instant Generation

API Key Generator

Security Features

Key Generation

  • Cryptographic Security

    Uses Web Crypto API for true randomness

  • Multiple Formats

    Base64, MD5, SHA256, and SHA512 support

  • Flexible Length

    Choose from 8 to 128 characters

Implementation

  • Client-Side Generation

    Keys never leave your browser

  • URL-Safe Encoding

    Safe for use in URLs and headers

  • No Dependencies

    Uses native browser crypto

Common Use Cases

Development

Perfect for generating API keys during development and testing:

  • Authentication tokens
  • API access keys
  • Application secrets
  • Test environment credentials

Production

Generate secure keys for production environments:

  • Service-to-service communication
  • Third-party integrations
  • Webhook signatures
  • Client authentication

Format Guide

Base64

URL-safe Base64 encoding using - and _ instead of + and /. Perfect for use in URLs and headers. Most versatile format for general API key usage.

MD5

32-character hexadecimal string. While not cryptographically secure for hashing, the generated keys use secure random values and are suitable for API keys.

SHA256

64-character hexadecimal string. Provides a longer key length and is commonly used in modern applications and security-conscious environments.

SHA512

128-character hexadecimal string. Offers the longest key length for maximum uniqueness and security requirements.

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