API Authentication

This is a dummy guide This guide explains how to authenticate requests to our API.

Overview

All API requests require authentication using an API key. The key must be included in the Authorization header of each request.

Getting an API Key

1. Log in to your account dashboard
2. Navigate to Settings → API Keys
3. Click Generate New Key
4. Copy your key and store it securely

Warning: Never share your API key or commit it to version control. Treat it like a password.

Making Authenticated Requests

Using cURL

curl -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
     https://api.example.com/v1/users

Using PHP

<?php

$apiKey = 'YOUR_API_KEY';

$ch = curl_init('https://api.example.com/v1/users');
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_HTTPHEADER, [
    'Authorization: Bearer ' . $apiKey,
    'Content-Type: application/json'
]);
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_RETURNTRANSFER, true);

$response = curl_exec($ch);
$data = json_decode($response, true);

curl_close($ch);

Using JavaScript

const apiKey = 'YOUR_API_KEY';

fetch('https://api.example.com/v1/users', {
  headers: {
    'Authorization': `Bearer ${apiKey}`,
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  }
})
.then(response => response.json())
.then(data => console.log(data))
.catch(error => console.error('Error:', error));

Response Codes

The API uses standard HTTP status codes:

Rate Limiting

API requests are rate-limited to:

• Free tier: 100 requests per hour
• Pro tier: 1,000 requests per hour
• Enterprise: Custom limits

Rate limit headers are included in all responses:

X-RateLimit-Limit: 1000
X-RateLimit-Remaining: 999
X-RateLimit-Reset: 1640995200

Error Responses

Errors are returned in JSON format:

{
  "error": {
    "code": "unauthorized",
    "message": "Invalid API key",
    "details": "The API key provided is not valid or has been revoked"
  }
}

Best Practices

1. Store keys securely: Use environment variables, never hardcode
2. Rotate keys regularly: Generate new keys periodically
3. Use HTTPS: Always use HTTPS for API requests
4. Handle errors: Implement proper error handling in your code
5. Respect rate limits: Implement backoff strategies

Next Steps

• API Reference
• Code Examples
• Webhooks Guide

Support

Need help? Contact our support team:

• Email: [email protected]
• Docs: Full documentation