KenniK
Convex Community15mo ago
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Kenni

Creating an API Key for Secure Data Access Between Next.js Server and Convex Backend

Hey everyone! 👋

I'm working on a project where I have a Next.js server and a Convex backend. I want my server to access specific data from Convex without needing to set up a user account or similar authentication method on the backend. Ideally, I'd like to create an API key that my Next.js server could use to access this data securely.

My Goals:

1. Simplify access: I don’t want to manage an additional user account for server access.


2. Security: I want to ensure the connection is secure and properly authenticated.


3. Minimal overhead: Trying to keep this as lightweight as possible.



My Questions:

1. Is there a way to create an API key for my server to use with Convex?


2. What are the best practices for securing this kind of server-to-server connection?


3. Has anyone implemented something similar with a Convex backend, or are there any known limitations I should be aware of?
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