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Authentication

Learn about different authentication methods and best practices when using Julep SDKs.

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API Key Authentication

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Basic Usage

from julep import Client

client = Client(api_key="your_api_key")

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Environment Variables

import os
from julep import Client

client = Client(api_key=os.environ.get("JULEP_API_KEY"))

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Advanced Authentication

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Custom Authentication Headers

client = Client(
    api_key="your_api_key",
    headers={
        "X-Custom-Header": "value"
    }
)

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Multiple Environments

class JulepConfig:
    def __init__(self, environment="production"):
        self.api_key = self._get_api_key(environment)
        self.base_url = self._get_base_url(environment)
    
    def create_client(self):
        return Client(
            api_key=self.api_key,
            base_url=self.base_url
        )

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Security Best Practices

  1. Never hardcode API keys in your code
  2. Use environment variables or secure vaults
  3. Rotate API keys periodically
  4. Use different API keys for different environments
  5. Implement proper key management policies