Authentication

The Orders API utilizes a secure encapsulated data environment that requires 2-legged authentication, which differs from the standard API key approach.

2-Legged Authentication Flow

• Request Access Token:

  • Send a request to the Authentication endpoint with your credentials

  • Format: userID:password (Base64 encoded)

  • Example: Authorization: Basic dXNlcklEOnBhc3N3b3Jk

• Receive Access Token:

  • Upon successful authentication, the server returns an access token

  • The token has a limited validity period (default: 60 minutes)

• Use Access Token:

  • Include the token in the Authorization header for all subsequent API requests

  • Format: Authorization: Bearer {access_token}

Example Authentication Request

POST order-authentication
Host: staging.api.liquidcommerce.cloud
Authorization: Basic dXNlcklEOnBhc3N3b3Jk
Content-Type: application/json

Example Authentication Response

{
  "accessToken": "eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9...",
  "tokenType": "Bearer",
  "expiresIn": 3600
}

Token Expiration and Renewal

Access tokens expire after their designated lifetime. When a token expires, you must request a new one using your credentials. Do not store access tokens for extended periods.

Security Considerations

• Never share your userID and password in client-side code

• Store access tokens securely and transmit only over HTTPS

• Implement token refresh logic to handle expiration during active sessions