Authentication
Secure your API requests using token-based authentication.
All API requests must include an authentication token in the header.
Getting Started with Authentication
How to authenticate your API requests
1. Obtain API Token
Request an API token from your dashboard or contact the system administrator.
POST /api/auth/token/{
"username": "your-username",
"password": "your-password"
}2. Include Token in Requests
Add the token to your request headers:
Authorization: Bearer your-api-token
Token Management
Managing your authentication tokens
| Endpoint | Method | Description |
|---|---|---|
/api/auth/token/ | POST | Generate new token |
/api/auth/token/refresh/ | POST | Refresh existing token |
/api/auth/token/revoke/ | POST | Revoke active token |
Security Best Practices
- Never share your API tokens
- Rotate tokens regularly
- Use environment variables
- Implement token refresh logic
- Monitor token usage
Common Issues
- Invalid token format
- Expired tokens
- Missing Authorization header
- Incorrect token prefix
- Rate limiting issues