Authentication
The API Connector supports a range of different authentication methods.
For a more in-depth look at the different API Connector authentication methods, you may be interested in the API Connector manual article: Article: API Connector authentication methods
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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