🤖 Client API Key

 Operation Title: Client API’s Keys

 Over view: A Client API Key securely authenticates API requests from client applications.

Key Features:

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⚡Overview:

A Client API Key is a unique code issued by the server to authenticate and authorize requests from client applications. It allows secure, credential-free communication between systems by verifying the identity of the requester, typically through headers like X-API-Key. The key helps control access to specific resources, monitor API usage, and enforce rate limits to maintain system integrity. Widely used in web services, it ensures only authorized clients can interact with protected endpoints. Because it grants access to sensitive data or functions, the API key must be kept confidential. To maintain security, best practices include regular key rotation, limiting permissions, and storing keys in secure environments.

⚡Introduction:

In modern software systems, secure communication between client applications and servers is essential. A Client API Key provides a streamlined method for authenticating and authorizing such interactions. Unlike traditional login credentials, API keys allow applications to access services programmatically, ensuring a seamless and secure exchange of data. Widely used in RESTful APIs, these keys are a foundational element in controlling access, tracking usage, and protecting sensitive endpoints.

⚙️ Functionality
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  • 1 Search Bar: Users can search for specific files by entering text like a case ID or transaction ref. This makes it easier to quickly find the needed file without browsing through the whole list.
  • 2 Refresh and Sync:
    Red Circular Arrows: Refreshes the table to show the most recent data updates.
🔧 How to use the Client API's Form?
NOTE: Before open the client API's key form, users must select the region from navbar
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  • Select The Collection: From this section, the user can select the desired collection and server name, then refresh the data view using the red circular arrow button. This ensures that the most up-to-date information is loaded based on the selected parameters.
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📊 Client API's Records Table
  • UserName: The identifying name of the user who performed the action, used for tracking and accountability.
  • Client ID: A unique identifier used to track, verify, and audit user transactions within systems like banking or APIs.
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  • X-API Key: A secret key used to authenticate and authorize API requests, ensuring secure access to protected resources.
  • Operations: From the Operations section, users can view API permissions and generate authentication tokens for REST and SOAP APIs.
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🔍 Viewing Permissions and REST API Details

From this section, users can identify which entries have the required permissions and view the associated X-API key. This helps ensure proper access control and allows for easy verification of authentication credentials used in API requests. Additionally, users can find the available REST APIs listed here, making it easier to understand and interact with the supported API endpoints.

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🧼 Viewing Permissions and SOAP API Details

The pop-up appears user can view assigned permissions and the corresponding X-API keys from the SOAP API details section. Additionally, this section provides visibility into available actions and API endpoints, helping users understand what operations are allowed and how to interact with the system. This information is essential for managing access control, integrating with external systems, and ensuring secure communication through defined API routes.

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🔑 Generate Token

From the pop-up, users can view the associated username and client ID tied to their API configuration. These details are essential for initiating the authentication process. Once the credentials are verified, the user can generate a GET token, which serves as a secure key for accessing protected APIs. This process ensures that only authorized users with valid credentials can perform API calls, maintaining the integrity and security of the system. The generated token is typically used in the header of API requests to authenticate each transaction.

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👁️ View More

Access or Retrieve Previously Generated Token the token that was initially generated during their first operation. This token is essential for maintaining authenticated sessions and enabling secure API interactions without repeatedly entering credentials.

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🎯 Final Output:

After the user selects the appropriate region and fills out the Client API form, the system displays the associated API records, including user information, client ID, and available permissions. Through pop-up windows, users can view authentication details, inspect REST and SOAP API configurations, and generate secure access tokens tied to verified credentials. This process ensures accurate tracking, access control, and secure communication between client systems and APIs.