Authentication

Bearer API Key Authentication (Recommended)

This method simplifies authentication and provides more flexible security options.

To authenticate with the Kini API:

1. Obtain an API Key in the Kini Partner App.
2. Include the key in the Authorization header for all API requests.

1. Obtaining an API Key

API Keys can be created and managed through the Kini Partner App. When generating a key, you can:

• Select your preferred expiration time based on your security requirements
• Generate multiple keys for different applications or environments
• Revoke keys that are no longer needed

2. Using the API Key

Include your API key in the Authorization header of all API requests:

Authorization: Bearer <your_access_token>

Example Request:

curl --location 'https://api.getkini.com/jobs' 
--header 'Company-Id: 1' \
--header 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'

Best Practices

1. Key Security:
   Store your API key securely and never expose it in client-side code or logs.
2. Key Rotation:
   Rotate your API keys periodically to minimize security risks. Use appropriate expiration times based on your security requirements.

Note: The legacy JWT authentication method is being phased out. While still supported, we strongly recommend migrating to the Bearer API Key authentication for improved security and ease of use.