Developer Guides
Authentication
Secure your applications with IXO authentication mechanisms
The IXO Spatial Web uses both industry-standard authentication mechanisms and decentralized identity systems to ensure secure access to APIs and services.
Authentication Methods
Security Requirements
HTTPS Only
- TLS 1.2+ required
- Certificate validation
- Secure cipher suites
- HSTS enabled
Token Management
- Secure storage
- Regular rotation
- Expiry handling
- Revocation support
Access Control
- Role-based access
- Scope limitations
- Resource permissions
- Audit logging
Rate Limiting
- Request quotas
- Burst handling
- IP restrictions
- Usage monitoring
Implementation Guide
-
Choose Authentication Method
- Bearer token for web applications
- DID auth for blockchain operations
- API keys for development
- SignX for mobile-to-web authentication
-
Configure Security Settings
- Enable HTTPS
- Set token expiry
- Configure rate limits
- Enable monitoring
-
Implement Authentication Flow
- Handle token requests
- Validate credentials
- Manage sessions
- Process renewals
-
Set Up Error Handling
- Invalid credentials
- Expired tokens
- Rate limit exceeded
- Network issues
OAuth 2.0 Integration
Best Practices
Code Examples
SignX Authentication Flow
Developer Resources
Was this page helpful?