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id: supabase-auth-admin-api
title: 'Overview'
slug: /supabase-auth-admin-api
custom_edit_url: https://github.com/supabase/supabase/edit/master/spec/supabase_js_v2_legacy.yml
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## Notes

- Any method under the `supabase.auth.admin` namespace requires a `service_role` key.
- These methods are considered admin methods and should be called on a trusted server. Never expose your `service_role` key in the browser.