Glossary
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API Key
An API key is used in the initial API request to retrieve a access token. The key is not use on every request.
API Request
An API Request is a remote HTTP request made to an endpoint to perform an action.
Access Token
An access token is required on an API request for permit API usage. This is used instead of sending an API Key on every request. This is similar to how cookies in the browser maintain your login session on a website. The token is a bearer token that provides temporary authenticated access, which expires after 15 minutes. Upon expiration, a new access token must be requested like before to continue performing API tasks.
Endpoint
An endpoint is a defined URL path for the API that is dedicated for a particular scope of actions. An example would be https://app.wheregoes.com/api/v1/auth. This endpoint is dedicated to retrieving or renewing an access token.