Authentication Using a User Account
For accessing APIs, you can login via two types of accounts:
- User account
A User account represents an individual person interacting with the application or the system. User accounts are used for accessing the system on behalf of a user.
For accessing APIs with a user account, you need to get the session ID by providing a username and password in the login API. This session ID can then be used for accessing other APIs.Note: You can also use the username and password in all API calls instead of the sessionId. However, this is not recommended. - Service account
A Service account represents a non-human entity such as an application or a service. It is used for automated processes or system-to-system interactions without human intervention.
For accessing APIs with a service account, you need to get the Access Token by providing Client ID and Client Secret in get-service-token API. This Access Token can then be used for accessing other APIs.Note: Access Token Validity is 30 minutes by default and it can be configured in Settings > Authentication > oAuth Settings.
