API Documentation
Informtaion on how to programatically use our systems via our JSON HTTP requests.
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Learn how to authenticate with the Packetware API
All API requests to Packetware require authentication using a Bearer token. This token verifies your identity and permissions for accessing resources.
Generating an API Token
- Log in to your Packetware dashboard
- Navigate to your project
- Go to Project Settings in the left sidebar
- Select the API tab
- Click Generate New Token
- Give your token a descriptive name and select the appropriate permissions
- Click Create Token
Using Your API Token
Include your API token in the Authorization header of all API requests:
Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_TOKENRecommendations for effectively using the Packetware API
- Use descriptive token names
When creating API tokens, use descriptive names that indicate their purpose and usage context. This makes it easier to audit and manage tokens later.
- Implement proper error handling
Always check for error responses in your API calls and handle them appropriately. This improves the reliability of your applications.
- Use pagination for large datasets
When retrieving large collections of resources, use the pagination parameters to limit the response size and improve performance.
- Implement exponential backoff
When encountering rate limiting or server errors, implement exponential backoff to retry requests after increasing intervals.
- Rotate API tokens regularly
For security best practices, rotate your API tokens periodically, especially for production environments.
Need Help?
If you have questions or need assistance with the Packetware API, our support team is here to help.