How to authenticate with the API
Steps to authenticate API requests Authentication is required to securely access and use the Signit API. Here’s how to authenticate your requests:
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Generate an API key:
- Log in to your Signit account with admin or developer access.
- Navigate to Settings > API Integration and click Create API Key.
- Name your key, set its permissions, and save it securely.
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Add the API key to your request:
- Include the API key in the
Authorization
header of every request. - Format:
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Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY
- Include the API key in the
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Test the authentication:
- Use tools like Postman or curl to test your authentication.
- Send a GET request to a simple endpoint, such as
/status
, to verify that your API key works.
Note: Ensure the API key is kept confidential and regularly rotated for security.