Welcome to the API Authentication guide! This section will provide you with detailed information on how to authenticate your API requests. Authentication is crucial for ensuring the security and integrity of your data.

Authentication Methods

Our API supports several authentication methods to secure your requests:

  • API Key: Use a unique API key to authenticate your requests. Ensure that you keep your API key secret and do not share it with others.
  • OAuth 2.0: OAuth 2.0 provides a more flexible way to authenticate your API requests. It allows you to grant limited access to your resources to third-party applications.
  • JWT (JSON Web Tokens): JWT is a compact, URL-safe means of representing claims to be transferred between two parties. It can be used for authentication and authorization.

Setting Up Authentication

To set up authentication, follow these steps:

  1. Generate API Key: Log in to your account and navigate to the API settings page. Generate a new API key and note it down securely.
  2. Configure OAuth 2.0: If you are using OAuth 2.0, follow the instructions provided in the OAuth 2.0 documentation to configure your application.
  3. Implement JWT: If you are using JWT, follow the instructions provided in the JWT documentation to implement it in your application.

Example Request

Here's an example of an authenticated API request using an API key:

GET /api/resource HTTP/1.1
Host: api.example.com
Authorization: Bearer <your_api_key>

Additional Resources

For more detailed information, please refer to the following resources:

API Key