Query Parameter Authentication

For simple integrations, you can include your API key as a query parameter.

Usage

Add api_key to your request URL:

https://api.renderscreenshot.com/v1/screenshot?url=https://example.com&api_key=rs_live_xxxxx

Use Cases

This method is ideal for:

• Direct <img> tag usage
• og:image meta tags
• Simple URL-based integrations

Example: og:image Tag

<meta property="og:image"
      content="https://api.renderscreenshot.com/v1/screenshot?url=https://mysite.com&preset=og_card&api_key=rs_live_xxxxx" />

Security Considerations

Warning: API keys in URLs may be logged by browsers, proxies, and servers. For public-facing URLs, consider using signed URLs instead.

When using query parameter auth:

• Use test keys (rs_test_) for development
• Consider signed URLs for production
• Monitor your API usage for unexpected activity