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Authentication

You can access your Macrometa GDN account using several methods. They are described below.

The methods are described below. For a more robust code example, refer to Auth Example - Connect to GDN.

API Keys​

API keys are the recommended authentication method for access by apps and APIs.

  • You can apply granular permissions to API keys. For more information, refer to Permissions.
  • You can manage API keys in multiple ways, including the web console.

For more information about API keys, refer to API Keys.

User Authentication​

User authentication is the familiar email and password pair. This is the default authentication method for users signing in to Macrometa accounts.

  • You can apply granular permissions to user accounts. For more information, refer to Permissions.
  • You can manage users in multiple ways, including the web console.

For more information about user authentication, refer to User Authentication.

Token-Based Authentication​

You can authenticate with Macrometa GDN via JSON web tokens (JWTs). The JWTs in GDN expire after 12 hours unless renewed.

For more information about JWTs, refer to JWTs.