Authentication (Sample)

Overview

This is sample content. Replace tokens, URLs, headers, and flows with your real authentication requirements.

This API uses OpenAPI to describe endpoints, parameters, and responses. The reference is generated from openapi.yaml, so keep that file up to date as your API evolves.

Authentication

Use a bearer token in the Authorization header for authenticated requests. Replace the base URL and token with values for your own API.

curl https://api.example.com/v1/example \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_TOKEN"

Keep OpenAPI in sync

Define your authentication and base settings in openapi.yaml so the API Reference stays accurate and consistent.

At a minimum, you should:

• Define one or more security schemes that describe how clients authenticate (for example, bearer token, API key in a header, or other scheme).
• Reference those security schemes on operations that require authentication so they are clearly marked as secured.
• Set the correct base URL and any required global headers (for example, versioning or tenant headers) so example requests are copy-pasteable.

When your real authentication flow changes (for example, new header names, token formats, or additional requirements), update openapi.yaml. The generated API Reference will then reflect your current auth model without needing to edit each endpoint page by hand.

Using the API reference

Use the API Reference to explore endpoints, required parameters, and example responses. When you change authentication headers or base URLs, update openapi.yaml so the generated reference matches what your clients should use.

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