API Key Authentication

API Key Authentication

ProxyPanel uses API key authentication to secure your proxy connections. Each proxy comes with a unique API key that you use to authenticate.

Finding Your API Key

1. Log in to your ProxyPanel dashboard
2. Click on My Proxies in the sidebar
3. Your API key is displayed for each proxy in the proxy details

Using Your API Key

You can use your API key to authenticate with both SOCKS5 and HTTP protocols:

SOCKS5 Authentication:
'''
Host: your-proxy-host
Port: your-socks5-port
Username: your-api-key
Password: your-api-key
'''

HTTP Authentication:
'''
Host: your-proxy-host
Port: your-http-port
Username: your-api-key
Password: your-api-key
'''

Security Tips

• Never share your API key with anyone
• If you suspect your key has been compromised, contact support immediately
• Use IP whitelisting for an additional layer of security

For more details on IP whitelisting, see the IP Whitelisting Authentication guide.