Get the API keys your build needs

The outline

1. 1List the services your app needs
2. 2Create one account per service
3. 3Generate a key with the minimum scope
4. 4Store it in environment variables, never in code
5. 5Add a spending limit
6. 6Rotate keys before launch

Why this matters

This is one of the tasks people most often put off or pay someone else for. Once you've done it with a guide beside you, you can do it alone next time. Every session is recorded, so you can rewatch the exact clicks.