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API Authentication

This page explains how API authentication works in our platform, including methods, headers, and best practices.

Overview

Authentication ensures that only authorized users can access the API. We support Bearer Token authentication via the Authorization header.

To learn more about Bearer Token authentication to read the Apidog Article .

How It Works

Clients must send an access token with each request:

GET /api/user
Authorization: Bearer YOUR_TOKEN_HERE

Tokens are validated on the server and must be refreshed periodically. See Token Refreshing for details.

Use Cases

• Accessing user profile information
• Performing authorized data updates
• Secure communication with third-party tools¹

Common Issues

• Missing token in the header
• Expired token
• Use a valid token from the auth endpoint

Related Pages

• Token Refreshing
• Error Codes
• OAuth Flow

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