Authentication

Looping Binary supports multiple authentication methods including JWT tokens, API keys, and OAuth 2.0 providers.

JWT Token Authentication

JSON Web Tokens (JWT) are used for user authentication after login. Tokens expire after 7 days by default.

Login Flow

fetch('https://api.loopingbinary.com/api/auth/login', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' },
  body: JSON.stringify(({
    email: 'user@example.com',
    password: 'password123'
  })
})

Using JWT Token

Include the token in the Authorization header for authenticated requests:

API Key Authentication

API keys are used for server-to-server communication and admin operations. Generate keys from your dashboard.

Using API Keys

OAuth 2.0 Integration

LoopingBinary provides "Sign in with LoopingBinary" OAuth for seamless authentication across all connected platforms. This allows users to sign in with their LoopingBinary account on any integrated platform.

Token Refresh

JWT tokens expire after 7 days. Implement token refresh logic to maintain user sessions:

// Check if token is expired
const isTokenExpired = (token) => {
  const payload = JSON.parse(atob(token.split('.')[1]));
  return Date.now() >= payload.exp * 1000;
};

// Refresh token if needed
if (isTokenExpired(currentToken)) {
  // Re-authenticate user
  await login(email, password);
}

Error Handling

Common authentication errors and their meanings: