---
title: 'Top 12 Tips for API Security'
description: 'Enhance API security with these top 12 essential tips.'
image: 'https://assets.bytebytego.com/diagrams/0027-12-tips-for-api-security.png'
createdAt: '2024-03-09'
draft: false
categories:
  - api-web-development
tags:
  - API Security
  - Web Security
---

![](https://assets.bytebytego.com/diagrams/0027-12-tips-for-api-security.png)

*   Use HTTPS
*   Use OAuth2
*   Use WebAuthn
*   Use Leveled API Keys
*   Authorization
*   Rate Limiting
*   API Versioning
*   Whitelisting
*   Check OWASP API Security Risks
*   Use API Gateway
*   Error Handling
*   Input Validation