Authentication methods and best practices for the IXO Spatial Web API
Proper authentication is crucial for ensuring the security and integrity of API interactions. The IXO Spatial Web API follows best practices for REST services to provide secure and reliable authentication mechanisms.
Bearer Token Authentication
The preferred method for authenticating requests to the IXO Spatial Web API.
Implementation
Include bearer token in HTTP Authorization header
Tokens are securely generated by identity provider
Short-lived tokens for enhanced security
OAuth 2.0 Protocol
Industry-standard protocol for authorization and token management.
All requests to the IXO Spatial Web API must be made over HTTPS. This ensures that data transmitted between clients and the API remains encrypted and protected from potential attackers.