Usage and technical questions

How do I handle authentication and API key security?

Best Practices:

• Store API keys securely, ideally in environment variables or secure vaults.
• Regularly rotate your API keys.
• Avoid hardcoding API keys in your code, especially in public repositories.
• If you suspect your key is compromised, revoke it immediately and generate a new one.

How do I handle errors or troubleshoot issues with the Freepik API?

To handle errors and troubleshoot issues with the Freepik API, the documentation provides guidance on interpreting and resolving common errors:

1. **401 Unauthorized**: Occurs when the API key is invalid or missing. Ensure your API key is included in the headers and is correctly formatted.
2. **404 Not Found**: Indicates that the requested resource or endpoint does not exist. Double-check the URL and parameters.
3. **429 Too Many Requests**: Triggered when the rate limit is exceeded. You'll need to wait until the limit resets before making more requests, upgrade your plan if you are a free user or request higher rate and budget limits contacting us at freepik.com/api#contact.
4. **500 Internal Server Error**: A server-side error. If this happens, contact support.

Troubleshooting Tips:

• **Check the API Documentation**: Always refer to the documentation to ensure you're using the correct endpoints and parameters.
• **Review API Response Codes**: Pay attention to the HTTP status codes returned by the API.
• **Contact Support**: If you're unable to resolve an issue, reach out to our support team for assistance.