Do REST API queries get sent from the browser's IP address or from the Retool cloud?

Queries and Resources
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I want to know whether API calls are sent directly from my browser to the API service, or does the Retool cloud server actually send them?

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Hey Mark,
They're always routed through Retool to manage access permissions, and ensure sensitive API keys and other credentials aren't leaked to the browser :-).

You can read more here:
https://docs.retool.com/docs/security#data-storage-and-security

Jonathan

3

Great, thanks Jonathan. Is there any guidance for whitelisting IP addresses?

4

Come on Mark, one search in the documentation link I provided;

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https://docs.retool.com/docs/allow-retools-cloud-ip-addresses

5

Thanks, and apologies.