1. Management and Data Reporting for Electronic Temperature Sensors Developer Guide
  2. Getting Started
  3. API Authentication
  4. Using a Simple Key
  • Management and Data Reporting for Electronic Temperature Sensors Developer Guide
Using a Simple Key

Using a Simple Key

Most of the APIs can be authenticated by providing the client key in the headers under the
apikey
 parameter. This is only recommended for initial testing and Proof of Concept work. This is the most insecure method and should never be used outside of the developer’s control.
  1. Click   to copy the consumer key.
  2. Go to the desired API page.
  3. Click
    Authorize
    .
    The Client Key is sometimes referred to by several names: App Key; Consumer Key; or Client Key. For the purposes of this guide, we will use Client Key.
  4. Paste the Client Key into the box labeled the ApiKeyAuth text box and click
    Authorize
    .