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Team API key management
Team API key management for AI applications
Team API key management keeps AI access scoped by app, teammate, customer, or environment.
Use separate keys
Avoid sharing one unrestricted key. Create separate keys for production, staging, internal tools, customer agents, and experiments.
Apply least privilege
A controlled key should include model allowlists, daily budgets, IP restrictions, and max output limits.
- Use allowlists
- Set budgets
- Rotate keys
Audit by key
Request-level logs make team usage easier to review because each request can be tied back to a key.
FAQ
Should each teammate get a separate AI API key?
For operational teams, yes.
What is the safest default for a new key?
Start with a small budget, narrow model allowlist, and reasonable output cap.