Authentication
Secure your API requests with LambdaAssetCheck authentication methods.
Creating API credentials
Before making API calls, you need to create API credentials in your account. Navigate to Admin → Settings → Organisation → API Credentials to generate your client_id and client_secret.
Bearer tokens expire after 1 day of inactivity. If you haven't used a Bearer token for 24 hours, you'll need to generate a new one. Active usage resets the expiration timer. HTTP Basic Authentication credentials do not expire and remain valid until manually revoked.
Including credentials in requests
Add your credentials to the Authorization header for every API request. For Bearer tokens, use the format: Authorization: Bearer lac_7670cb6c62d8d08c7035a74b099902c8b299712e6a18cf88dd5537523595db62
LambdaAssetCheck supports two authentication methods:
- HTTP Basic Authentication: Use your
client_idandclient_secretdirectly, base64-encoded in the Authorization header. This method never expires. - Bearer Token: Generate a single-use token from your credentials. Tokens expire after 1 day of inactivity but are convenient for long-running integrations.
Both methods provide the same level of security. Choose based on your integration needs. Credentials are generated exclusively from your account settings and remain under your control.