API Reference
API Authentication
Learn how to authenticate your requests to the Aryxion API using API keys, OAuth 2.0, or JWT tokens.
10 min readIntermediate
Authentication Methods
API Key
Simple authentication using API keys for server-side applications.
Easy
Best for: Backend services, scripts, CI/CD
OAuth 2.0
Industry-standard authorization for user-facing applications.
Medium
Best for: Web apps, mobile apps, third-party integrations
JWT Tokens
Secure token-based authentication for stateless services.
Medium
Best for: Microservices, APIs, real-time applications
Code Examples
// Using API Key Authentication
const response = await fetch('https://api.darkaura.tech/v1/resources', {
headers: {
'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY',
'Content-Type': 'application/json',
},
});
const data = await response.json();Security Best Practices
Important Security Notes
Follow these best practices to keep your API credentials secure.
- Never expose API keys in client-side code or public repositories
- Use environment variables to store sensitive credentials
- Rotate API keys regularly and revoke unused keys
- Use HTTPS for all API requests
- Implement proper token refresh mechanisms for OAuth/JWT