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The Authentication API provides OAuth 2.0 endpoints for obtaining and managing access tokens required for all Catena API requests.
Industry Standard: OAuth 2.0 provides secure, token-based authentication using the Client Credentials grant type for server-to-server integrations.

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Available Endpoints

Token Generation

Exchange your Client ID and Secret for an access token to authorize API requests.

Token Revocation

Revoke access tokens and refresh tokens when they’re no longer needed or have been compromised.

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How It Works

Request Token

Call the token endpoint with your Client ID and Secret to receive an access token.

Use Token

Include the token in the Authorization: Bearer <token> header for all API requests.

Refresh or Revoke

Request a new token before expiry or revoke tokens when no longer needed.
Getting Credentials: Contact support@catenaclearing.io to receive your Client ID and Secret for API access.

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Authentication Flow

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Token Management Best Practices

Store access tokens in memory and reuse them until they expire. Don’t request a new token for every API call—this wastes resources and may trigger rate limits.
Check the expires_in value in the token response and refresh proactively before expiration. Alternatively, handle 401 Unauthorized responses by requesting a new token and retrying.
Store Client ID and Secret in environment variables or secure credential management systems—never hardcode them in source code.
Build automatic token refresh logic into your application to maintain uninterrupted API access.
Log and alert on 401 Unauthorized responses to detect authentication issues or credential problems early.

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