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API Authentication

API Authentication

Secure API access for ingestion, verification, and automation workflows.

AITracer uses scoped API credentials for service-to-service communication, ingestion pipelines, and automation workflows.

These credentials are designed for backend systems—not client-side applications.


Authentication methods

AITracer supports:

  • API keys
  • service accounts
  • scoped tokens
  • enterprise SSO integrations

API key authentication

Pass your API key through the Authorization header.

Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY

Example:

curl https://api.aitracer.app/v1/traces \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"

Create keys with limited permissions based on workload type.

Examples:

  • trace ingestion
  • verification access
  • webhook management
  • admin configuration

Security recommendations

  • rotate credentials regularly
  • avoid hardcoded secrets
  • use secret managers
  • restrict production permissions