A key represents access
Treat credentials as confidential information. They must not appear in public repositories, screenshots, support messages or files delivered to the browser.
Use the server as a boundary
The frontend may display workspace information, but privileged actions must go through the backend. Authorization and access control must be verified by the service, not just the interface.
Limit each credential's scope
Plan keys with clear names and permissions suited to the application using them. Separating development and production helps identify usage and revoke access when needed.
Prepare for revocation
An exposed key must be revoked by the backend. Removing it from the screen or browser storage does not replace actual credential invalidation.
A demo is not authentication
Dashboard keys are examples with no service access. Creation and revocation are local. The final implementation must add secure generation, auditing and server-side authorization.
