Getting Started
Learn how to set up and start using the Web Scraping APIs
What is Web Scraping APIs?
Web Scraping APIs provides simple, reliable, and affordable access to web scraping capabilities. Our API lets you extract data from various websites using a credit-based system. You only pay for what you use.
Currently, we support scraping from Reddit - search for posts and fetch detailed comments. More platforms are coming soon.
Ready to get started? You'll need an API key to make requests.
Get Your API KeyAuthentication
All API requests require authentication using your API key. Include it in the request headers.
Using the x-api-key Header
The recommended way is to include your API key in the x-api-key header:
Using Bearer Token
Alternatively, you can use the Authorization header with your API key as a Bearer token:
Security Best Practices
Never hardcode API keys
Use environment variables or secret management tools to store your keys securely
Rotate keys regularly
Generate new keys and revoke old ones periodically from your dashboard
Use HTTPS only
Always use secure connections when sending API requests with your key
Monitor key usage
Check your usage stats regularly in the dashboard for any suspicious activity
How to Use This Documentation
Use the sidebar on the left to navigate between different sections:
🚀 Getting Started
You are here! This page explains the basics of authentication and API setup.
Complete reference for the Reddit API endpoints. Includes search and post scraping.
⚠️ Errors
Learn about error codes and how to handle them in your application.
What's Next?
Explore the Reddit Endpoint
Check the Reddit section in the sidebar for detailed API documentation
Test in Your Dashboard
Use the Playground in your dashboard to test requests before integrating
Integrate into Your App
Use your API key to start making requests from your application