From API key to user with ASP.NET Web API
Read OriginalThis technical article explains how to secure an ASP.NET Web API by using API keys for authentication instead of traditional methods like forms or Windows auth. It details the process of creating a custom DelegatingHandler to intercept requests, validate a custom 'X-ApiKey' header, and translate the key into a proper IPrincipal object for user-specific authorization within controllers.
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