Authentication¶

The TelcoAPI uses industry-standard authentication mechanisms to ensure secure access to all endpoints. This document outlines the supported authentication methods and best practices.

API Key Authentication¶

For most API endpoints, you'll need to include your API key in the request header:

Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY

Obtaining an API Key¶

Log in to your TelcoAPI Dashboard
Navigate to Settings > API Keys
Click "Generate New API Key"
Store your API key securely - it won't be shown again

OAuth 2.0¶

For applications requiring delegated access, we support OAuth 2.0:

Supported Grant Types¶

Authorization Code Flow (with PKCE)
Client Credentials Flow
Resource Owner Password Flow

OAuth Endpoints¶

Authorization: https://auth.telco-sec.com/oauth/authorize
Token: https://auth.telco-sec.com/oauth/token

Best Practices¶

Never share or expose API keys
Rotate keys regularly
Use environment variables to store sensitive credentials
Implement rate limiting in your applications
Monitor API usage through our dashboard

Example Implementation¶

const API_KEY = process.env.TELCO_API_KEY;

async function makeAuthenticatedRequest(endpoint: string, method: string = 'GET', body?: any) {
  const response = await fetch(`https://api.telco-sec.com${endpoint}`, {
    method,
    headers: {
      'Authorization': `Bearer ${API_KEY}`,
      'Content-Type': 'application/json',
    },
    body: body ? JSON.stringify(body) : undefined,
  });

  return response.json();
}

Security Considerations¶

All API requests must be made over HTTPS
API keys have specific scopes and permissions
Failed authentication attempts are logged and monitored
Implement proper error handling for auth failures

Rate Limiting¶

Authentication is subject to rate limiting:

100 requests per minute for API key authentication
50 requests per minute for OAuth token requests

Support¶

For authentication issues or security concerns, contact our support team: - Email: security@telco-sec.com - Emergency: +1-XXX-XXX-XXXX