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Authentication Management

Manage API keys and OAuth applications for authenticating with the BeatConnect API. Create, revoke, and monitor your authentication credentials.

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API Keys

API Keys

Manage your API keys for authentication with the BeatConnect API.

Name Key Environment Created Last Used Status Actions
Production Key
For live environment
bca_live_*************a4f2
Live May 5, 2023 2 hours ago Active
Sandbox Key
For testing environment
bca_test_*************b3e7
Sandbox May 5, 2023 1 day ago Active
Old Production Key
Replaced by new key
bca_live_*************c8d5
Live Jan 10, 2023 May 4, 2023 Revoked

Important Information About API Keys

  • Keep your API keys secure. Do not expose them in client-side code.
  • Production API keys have a rate limit of 1000 requests per minute.
  • Sandbox API keys are for testing purposes and have limited functionality.
  • Regenerate your keys immediately if you suspect they have been compromised.

OAuth Applications

OAuth Applications

Manage your OAuth applications for user authentication.

Beat Fusion App

Mobile Application

Active
client_5f82a4b7e9d287a3b5
beatfusion://callback
user.profile beats.read purchases.write

Beat Marketplace

Web Application

Active
client_7d93c8e5f2a16b4d9c
https://beatmarketplace.com/oauth/callback
user.profile beats.read purchases.write user.subscription

OAuth Integration Guide

Follow these steps to integrate OAuth authentication in your application:

  1. Register your application to get your Client ID and Client Secret
  2. Redirect users to our authorization URL with your Client ID and required scopes
  3. Receive an authorization code at your redirect URI
  4. Exchange the code for an access token
  5. Use the access token to make API requests on behalf of the user
View OAuth Documentation

Security Best Practices

Securing Your API Access

Keep Your Credentials Secure

  • Never store API keys or Client Secrets in client-side code
  • Set up proper environment variables for your server-side applications
  • Regularly rotate your API keys (we recommend every 90 days)
  • Immediately revoke any keys that might have been compromised

Use Appropriate Authentication

  • Use API keys for server-to-server communication
  • Use OAuth for user-centered actions and third-party applications
  • Always use HTTPS for all API requests
  • Set appropriate scopes for OAuth applications

Implement Rate Limiting

  • Our API enforces rate limits to protect against abuse
  • Implement retry logic with exponential backoff for 429 responses
  • Use webhooks for real-time updates instead of polling our API

Monitor Your Usage

  • Regularly check your API usage in the Analytics Dashboard
  • Set up alerts for unusual activity patterns
  • Investigate any unexpected usage spikes

Security Notification

We will never ask for your API keys or Client Secrets. If you receive any communication requesting these credentials, please report it immediately to security@beatconnectafrica.com.