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+# Managing Short-Lived API Keys in Deepgram
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+Managing API keys efficiently is crucial for establishing secure and effective connections to Deepgram's speech-to-text API. Implementing short-lived API keys is a robust method to enhance security, particularly for in-browser applications. This article will guide you through key considerations when using short-lived API keys.
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+## Understanding API Key Management
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+When designing your system to handle short-lived API keys, it's essential to consider the lifecycle of these keys — from creation, active use, to deletion. Here's a basic run-through of the actions:
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+1. **Creating API Keys**: Generate API keys for user sessions and associate them with user profiles to track usage.
+2. **Using API Keys**: Establish a secure connection using the API key. Ensure API keys are never exposed in client-side code.
+3. **Deleting API Keys**: After successfully establishing a connection, delete the API key to prevent unauthorized reuse.
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+### Additional Considerations:
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+- **Tracking Usage**: By associating API keys with users, you can monitor and detect any suspicious activity.
+- **Setting Expiration**: Assign a short expiration to API keys (e.g., 10 seconds) to limit potential misuse.
+- **Rate Limiting**: Implement rate limiting to safeguard against abuse of API calls.
+
+## Conclusion
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+By implementing short-lived keys with these considerations, you can maintain a secure connection environment for your Deepgram integrations. Remember, owing to no automatic expiration policy in Deepgram, manual cleanup is crucial.
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+## References
+- [Deepgram SDK Documentation](https://developers.deepgram.com/docs/getting-started-with-pre-recorded-audio)
+- [Deepgram API Management](https://developers.deepgram.com/docs/security)