SerpApi Security Basics Overview SerpApi uses a single API key for authentication. The key grants full account access -- there are no scoped keys or OAuth. Protect it like a credit card: never expose in frontend code, always proxy through your backend. Instructions Step 1: Never Expose API Key in Frontend Step 2: Secure Storage Step 3: Rate Limit Your Proxy Step 4: Monitor Usage Security Checklist - [ ] API key in environment variables only - [ ] in - [ ] Backend proxy for all search requests - [ ] Rate limiting on proxy endpoints - [ ] Usage monitoring and alerts - [ ] Separate keys for dev/…