Authentication best practices

Proper management of API credentials is critical for ensuring the security and reliability of your integrations. Follow these best practices:

• Store credentials securely: Keep your client secret and access tokens safe to prevent unauthorized access.
• Use descriptive labels: When creating API credentials, use descriptive labels to identify their purpose. (e.g., "HR Integration - Onboarding App"). This will help you quickly identify which credentials are associated with specific integrations, especially if you're managing multiple credentials.
• Regularly review and delete unused credentials: If any set of credentials is no longer needed or has been compromised, delete them immediately to prevent unauthorized access. Once credentials are deleted, any related integrations will stop working.
• Monitor token expiry: Implement logic to request a new access token before the current one expires to ensure uninterrupted service.
• Handle errors: Build robust error handling to manage authentication and authorization issues. For more information, see our Error handling guide.