Service Authentication

Tutorials for authenticating services with API keys.

Learn the concepts first? See Introduction to GL IAM.

User vs Service Authentication

When to Use

Scenario	Use
Human logging into web app	User Authentication
Human logging into mobile app	User Authentication
Backend service calling API	Service Authentication
CI/CD pipeline	Service Authentication
Automation scripts	Service Authentication

API Key Lifecycle

Tutorials

1

Create API Key

Create API Key

What You'll Learn: Generate new API key

2

Validate API Key

Validate API Key

What You'll Learn: Verify incoming API key

3

Revoke API Key

Revoke API Key

What You'll Learn: Invalidate API key