Types of REST API authentications
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Let's explain the most common types of authentication used in REST APIs.
- Basic
- Bearer Token
- API keys
- OAuth
- Basic
- Bearer Token
- API keys
- OAuth
๐ Basic authentication
Basic API authentication is a process whereby an application provides a user with a set of credentials that the user can use to authenticate with an API.
Basic API authentication is a process whereby an application provides a user with a set of credentials that the user can use to authenticate with an API.
The process typically involves the user providing a username and password, which are then sent to the API server, where they are verified.
The user is granted access to the API if the credentials are valid.
The user is granted access to the API if the credentials are valid.
๐ Bearer Token
The bearer token is sent in the request header when making an API call.
The bearer token is generated by the API server and is usually valid for a specific period of time.
It's basically a cryptic string.
The bearer token is sent in the request header when making an API call.
The bearer token is generated by the API server and is usually valid for a specific period of time.
It's basically a cryptic string.
๐ API keys
API key authentication is a process of authenticating a user or program using a secret key.
This is done by passing the key in the HTTP request header or as a query parameter.
API key authentication is a process of authenticating a user or program using a secret key.
This is done by passing the key in the HTTP request header or as a query parameter.
The key is used to validate the user's or program's identity and ensure that only authorized requests are processed.
๐ OAuth
OAuth is an open standard for authorization that provides a way for users to grant third-party access to their web resources without sharing their passwords.
OAuth is an open standard for authorization that provides a way for users to grant third-party access to their web resources without sharing their passwords.
It works by delegating user authentication to the service that hosts the user's account and authorizing third-party applications to access the user's account without exposing their password.
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