+An **API key** is a unique identifier, a digital "key" used for [Authentication](/wiki/Authentication) when interacting with an [API](/wiki/API). It grants access to a web service, enabling usage tracking and ensuring secure, controlled communication between systems.
+## See also
+- [API](/wiki/API)
+- [Authentication](/wiki/Authentication)
+- [Authorization](/wiki/Authorization)
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