Authentication Endpoints Documentation
Welcome to the Authentication Endpoints documentation! This guide provides detailed information on the endpoints used for authentication in our API. Authentication is a crucial step in accessing our services securely. This documentation will walk you through the authentication process and provide examples of how to authenticate using our endpoints.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Authentication Endpoints
Request Methods
Request Parameters
Response Format
Error Handling
Sample Requests and Responses
Additional Resources
1. Introduction
Authentication is required to access our API endpoints securely. We use token-based authentication, where clients obtain an access token by providing valid credentials. This token is then used to authorize subsequent API requests.
2. Authentication Endpoints
2.1. /auth/login
Method: POST
Description: Endpoint for user login to obtain an access token.
Parameters:
username: User's username.password: User's password.
Example Request:
Example Response:
3. Request Methods
Both authentication endpoints support the POST request method.
4. Request Parameters
For
/auth/login:username: User's username or email.password: User's password.
5. Response Format
The response format for both endpoints is JSON and includes the access token along with the token type.
6. Error Handling
Errors are returned with appropriate HTTP status codes and error messages in the response body. Common error scenarios include invalid credentials and expired tokens.
7. Sample Requests and Responses
The documentation includes sample requests and responses for each endpoint to help you understand how to authenticate and handle responses.
8. Additional Resources
That's it! You're now equipped to authenticate and access our API securely. If you have any questions or encounter any issues, feel free to reach out to our support team for assistance. Happy coding!
