To secure your API, authentication is essential. Below are the steps to configure authentication methods:

Authentication Types

  • OAuth 2.0 🐟: Use for third-party access
  • JWT (JSON Web Token) 🔐: Ideal for stateless sessions
  • API Key 🗝️: Simple for application-level security

Configuration Steps

  1. Choose Method
    Select from the above options based on your use case.
  2. Set Up Credentials
    🔗 Learn more about OAuth setup
  3. Test Implementation
    Verify with sample requests.

Best Practices

  • Always enable HTTPS 🧊
  • Rotate secrets regularly ⏳
  • Monitor access logs 🔍
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For advanced security configurations, check our guide on API Security Policies.