Authentication is a critical component for securing API endpoints. Below are the supported methods and guidelines for implementing authentication in our system:

Supported Authentication Methods 🔐

  • OAuth 2.0
    Use Authorization: Bearer <token> header for token-based access.
    Learn more about OAuth implementation

  • API Key
    Include the key in the request header: X-API-Key: <your_key>
    ⚠️ Ensure keys are stored securely and rotated periodically

  • JWT (JSON Web Token)
    Validate tokens using our custom verification middleware
    View JWT validation parameters

Security Best Practices 🛡️

  1. Always use HTTPS to encrypt data transmission
  2. Implement rate limiting to prevent brute force attacks
  3. Store sensitive credentials in environment variables
  4. Regularly audit access logs for suspicious activity

Example Request Headers 📡

GET /api/data HTTP/1.1
Host: example.com
Authorization: Bearer eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9...
X-API-Key: 1234567890abcdef

OAuth

JWT

API Key