Authentication API Reference

This page provides a comprehensive guide to the Authentication API, which is essential for user verification and security in our system.

Overview

The Authentication API allows developers to integrate user authentication into their applications. It supports various authentication methods, including username/password, OAuth, and token-based authentication.

Authentication Methods

Username/Password: This method requires users to provide their username and password to log in.
OAuth: OAuth is an open standard for authorization that allows third-party applications to access user resources without sharing their credentials.
Token-Based Authentication: This method uses tokens to authenticate users. Tokens are generated after successful authentication and can be used for subsequent requests.

API Endpoints

POST /api/v1/auth/login: This endpoint is used to authenticate users using their username and password.
POST /api/v1/auth/oauth: This endpoint is used to authenticate users using OAuth.
POST /api/v1/auth/token: This endpoint is used to generate a token for token-based authentication.

Usage Example

Here is an example of how to use the Authentication API to log in a user:

// Send a POST request to /api/v1/auth/login with the user's credentials
fetch('/api/v1/auth/login', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    username: 'user@example.com',
    password: 'password123'
  })
})
.then(response => response.json())
.then(data => {
  console.log('Login successful:', data);
})
.catch(error => {
  console.error('Login failed:', error);
});

Next Steps

For more detailed information about the Authentication API, please refer to the API Reference.