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Configure an API key - Amazon Bedrock AgentCore
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Configure an API key

API keys provide key-based authentication for services that require direct key access with secure storage capabilities. An API key is a unique identifier used to authenticate and authorize access to a resource, enabling your agent to access external services without embedding sensitive credentials directly in your application code.