Authentication API Documentation

This section provides detailed information about the authentication API, which allows users to manage their authentication processes effectively.

Overview

The authentication API provides various endpoints to handle user authentication, including login, logout, and token management. This API is designed to be secure and efficient, ensuring that user data is protected at all times.

Endpoints

Login

• Path: /api/v1/auth/login
• Method: POST
• Description: This endpoint is used to authenticate a user and generate an access token.

Request Body

{
  "username": "string",
  "password": "string"
}

Response

{
  "access_token": "string",
  "token_type": "string",
  "expires_in": number
}

Logout

• Path: /api/v1/auth/logout
• Method: POST
• Description: This endpoint is used to invalidate the access token and log out the user.

Request Body

{
  "access_token": "string"
}

Token Management

• Path: /api/v1/auth/token
• Method: POST
• Description: This endpoint is used to refresh the access token.

Request Body

{
  "refresh_token": "string"
}

Response

{
  "access_token": "string",
  "token_type": "string",
  "expires_in": number
}

Security

The authentication API uses HTTPS to ensure secure communication. Additionally, access tokens are generated using a strong cryptographic algorithm, and refresh tokens are stored securely on the server.

Next Steps

To learn more about the authentication API, please refer to the full documentation.

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