Authentication

Authentication

All TradeX APIs require authentication using API keys.

API Key Authentication

Getting Your API Keys

1. Log in to your TradeX account
2. Navigate to API Settings
3. Generate a new API key pair
4. Save your API key and secret securely

Important: Your API secret is only shown once. Store it securely.

Using API Keys

Include your API key in the request headers:

Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY

Or use API key authentication:

X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY
X-API-Secret: YOUR_API_SECRET

JWT Tokens

Some services use JWT (JSON Web Tokens) for authentication:

1. Authenticate with the Auth Service to get a JWT token
2. Include the token in subsequent requests:

Authorization: Bearer YOUR_JWT_TOKEN

Security Best Practices

• Never share your API keys: Keep them confidential
• Use HTTPS only: Never send API keys over unencrypted connections
• Rotate keys regularly: Update your API keys periodically
• Use IP whitelisting: Restrict API key usage to specific IP addresses
• Monitor usage: Regularly check your API key usage logs

Rate Limiting

Authenticated requests are subject to rate limits. See the Rate Limiting guide for details.