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Authentication

This document covers the authentication mechanisms in Keymate.

Overview​

Keymate uses a robust authentication system to ensure secure access to its services.

Authentication Methods​

API Key Authentication​

The primary method of authentication is through API keys:

curl -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" https://api.keymate.ai/v1/scan

JWT Authentication​

For user-facing applications, JWT tokens are used:

const token = await keymate.auth.login(username, password);

Security Considerations​

  • API keys should be kept secure and never exposed
  • Use environment variables for storing credentials
  • Rotate keys regularly
  • Implement rate limiting

Best Practices​

  1. Store API keys securely
  2. Use HTTPS for all API calls
  3. Implement proper error handling
  4. Monitor authentication attempts

Next Steps​