Trouble with API key in JavaScript fetch for movie quotes

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I'm new to using APIs and I'm stuck with a problem. I'm trying to get random movie quotes using JavaScript fetch. Here's the code I'm using:

async function getQuotes() {
  try {
    const response = await fetch('https://movie-quotes-api.example.com/random?count=5', {
      method: 'GET',
      headers: {
        'api-host': 'movie-quotes-api.example.com',
        'api-key': 'abc123def456ghi789jkl012mno345pqr',
        'content-type': 'application/json'
      }
    });
    console.log(response);
  } catch (error) {
    console.log(error);
  }
}

The console shows a response, but when I go to the URL, I get an error saying the API key is missing. I thought I included it in the headers. Am I doing something wrong? How can I fix this? Thanks for any help!
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It appears the issue might be related to how you’re accessing the API endpoint. When you say you ‘go to the URL’, are you pasting it directly into a browser? That won’t include the headers you’ve set in your fetch request. To properly test, use a tool like cURL or Postman as suggested earlier.

Also, verify the API documentation for the correct header name. Some APIs use ‘X-API-Key’ or ‘Authorization’ instead of ‘api-key’. If the API expects a Bearer token, you might need to format it as ‘Authorization: Bearer your_api_key_here’.

Lastly, ensure your API key is valid and hasn’t expired. Many services have key rotation policies or usage limits that could cause this error if exceeded. If all else fails, try generating a new API key from the provider’s dashboard.

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I ran into a similar issue when I first started working with APIs. The problem might be that the API is expecting the key in a different format. Have you checked the API documentation thoroughly? Sometimes they want the key as a query parameter instead of in the headers. Try modifying your URL to something like this:

‘https://movie-quotes-api.example.com/random?count=5&api-key=abc123def456ghi789jkl012mno345pqr’

If that doesn’t work, double-check if the API requires any additional authentication steps. Some APIs need you to generate a token first using your API key, which you then use for subsequent requests.

Also, make sure you’re using HTTPS if the API requires it. Small details like this can trip you up when you’re starting out. Keep at it, and don’t hesitate to reach out to the API’s support if you’re still stuck after trying these suggestions.

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hey, i suspect headers might not be send correctly. try testin w postamn to check if the api-key header matches what docs say. sometimes small typos cause issues. good luck!