Authentication
The API Connector supports a range of different authentication methods.
This core reference entry is suited for advanced-level builders.
Authentication methods
There are many different ways to authenticate. Most API providers will have documentation available online that specifies their authentication method and many require you to generate a unique API token.
Method | Description |
None or self-handled | No authentication required |
Private key in URL | The private key is included as a parameter in the URL |
Private key in header | The private key is included as an HTTP header in the request |
HTTP Basic Auth | The username and password is sent in plain text |
OAuth2 Password Flow | The username and password is sent and receives an access token in return |
OAuth2 User-Agent Flow | Similar to OAuth2 Password Flow, but for user-agents |
OAuth2 Custom Token | Thr custom token is sent to the server for verification |
JSON Web Token (JWT) | A JSON web tokenis sent to the server for verification |
Client-side SSL certificate | Your app presents a SSL certificate to the server for verification |
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