This section provides a comprehensive guide to the Authentication API, which is essential for user verification and access control in our platform.
Overview
The Authentication API allows developers to implement secure user authentication mechanisms. It supports various authentication methods such as username/password, OAuth, and token-based authentication.
Authentication Methods
- Username/Password: This method requires users to provide a username and password to access protected resources.
- OAuth: OAuth is an open standard for authorization that enables applications to obtain limited access to user accounts on an HTTP service.
- Token-Based Authentication: This method uses JSON Web Tokens (JWT) to authenticate users and manage access control.
Endpoints
- /api/auth/login: This endpoint handles user login requests.
- /api/auth/logout: This endpoint handles user logout requests.
- /api/auth/refresh_token: This endpoint is used to refresh access tokens.
Example Request
GET /api/auth/login HTTP/1.1
Host: example.com
Content-Type: application/json
{
"username": "user@example.com",
"password": "password123"
}
Response
{
"access_token": "eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9...",
"token_type": "Bearer",
"expires_in": 3600
}
Security Considerations
- Always use HTTPS to protect sensitive data during transmission.
- Implement proper error handling to avoid exposing sensitive information.
- Regularly rotate API keys and secrets.
For more information on security best practices, please refer to our Security Documentation.
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