HaveIBeenPwned
Passwords which have previously been exposed in data breaches
- Authentication
- API Key
- HTTPS
- Yes
- CORS
- Unknown
- Category
- Security
- Documentation / URL
- https://haveibeenpwned.com/API/v3
Overview
HaveIBeenPwned provides breach data — the breaches endpoint works keyless (verified live); other endpoints need a key.
Quick Start
Breaches (verified live — 1.1MB):
curl "https://haveibeenpwned.com/api/v3/breaches"Authentication
- Register at haveibeenpwned.com → API key (for account endpoints).
- Send it as the
hibp-api-keyheader.
Rate Limits & Notes
- Free tier with limits (check the docs); paid plans scale.
- Breaches, passwords, accounts.
FAQ
Is HaveIBeenPwned free? Free tier with limits; more is paid.
Does it need a key? Breaches list works keyless (verified); account lookups need a key.
What does it return? Breach data.
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