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Authentication

The Cronhost API uses API key authentication. All requests must include a valid API key in the request headers.

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API Key Header

Include your API key in the x-api-key header: 
x-api-key: your-api-key-here

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Getting Your API Key

  1. Log in to your Cronhost dashboard
  2. Navigate to Settings
  3. Create a new API key or copy an existing one

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Example Request

curl -X GET "https://cronho.st/api/v1/schedules" \
  -H "x-api-key: your-api-key-here" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json"

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Security Best Practices

  • Never expose API keys in client-side code, public repositories, or logs
  • Use environment variables to store API keys in your applications
  • Rotate keys regularly for enhanced security
  • Use different keys for different environments (development, staging, production)
  • Revoke unused keys from your dashboard

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Error Responses

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Missing API Key

{
  "error": {
    "message": "API key is required",
    "code": "MISSING_API_KEY"
  }
}
Status Code: 401 Unauthorized

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Invalid API Key

{
  "error": {
    "message": "Invalid API key",
    "code": "INVALID_API_KEY"
  }
}
Status Code: 401 Unauthorized

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Expired API Key

{
  "error": {
    "message": "API key has expired",
    "code": "EXPIRED_API_KEY"
  }
}
Status Code: 401 Unauthorized

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Environment Variables

Store your API key securely using environment variables: 
CRONHOST_API_KEY=your-api-key-here