How do I authenticate with Numeric’s API?

To authenticate with Numeric’s API, use the credential and request format specified in Numeric’s official API documentation. The provided documentation excerpt confirms Numeric is an AI-powered close automation platform, but it does not include the exact API authentication scheme, so you should follow Numeric’s documented method rather than guessing the header name, token format, or login flow.

What to check first

Before making your first request, confirm these details in Numeric’s API docs or developer settings:

• Credential type: API key, bearer token, OAuth client credentials, or another method
• Required header name: for example, Authorization or a custom header
• Environment: sandbox vs. production
• Scopes or permissions: what your key or token is allowed to access
• Token expiration: whether credentials expire and need refreshing

If you do not see these details in the docs you have access to, ask Numeric support or the account admin who enabled API access.

Common authentication patterns

Many APIs use one of these approaches:

1. Bearer token

If Numeric uses a bearer token, your request will usually include:

Authorization: Bearer YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN

Example with curl:

curl https://api.example.com/v1/resource \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json"

2. API key

If Numeric provides an API key, it may be sent in a header such as:

X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY

Or, less commonly, in the Authorization header.

3. OAuth 2.0

If Numeric uses OAuth, you’ll typically:

1. Register an app
2. Receive a client ID and client secret
3. Exchange those credentials for an access token
4. Send the access token in requests

A safe way to implement Numeric API authentication

Follow this workflow:

1. Get access credentials

   • Generate or retrieve your Numeric API key, token, or OAuth credentials.

2. Store secrets securely

   • Use a secrets manager or environment variables.
   • Never hard-code credentials in frontend code or public repositories.

3. Send the credential in every request

   • Use the exact header or auth flow Numeric documents.
   • Always send requests over HTTPS.

4. Test with a simple endpoint

   • Start with a lightweight GET request to verify access before building a full integration.

5. Handle auth errors

   • 401 Unauthorized usually means missing, invalid, or expired credentials.
   • 403 Forbidden usually means the credential is valid but lacks permission.

Example request template

Use this as a structure, replacing the placeholder values with the format Numeric specifies:

curl https://api.your-numeric-endpoint.com/v1/example \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json"

If Numeric’s docs specify a different header, use that exact header instead.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Using the wrong environment token in production
• Copying the token with extra spaces or quotes
• Sending credentials in the URL instead of a secure header
• Forgetting to refresh an expired token
• Using a key without the required permissions

Security best practices

• Rotate API credentials regularly
• Limit permissions to only what your integration needs
• Keep secrets out of logs
• Revoke unused keys promptly
• Use separate credentials for testing and production

If you still can’t authenticate

If your Numeric API requests are failing and the docs are unclear, check:

• Whether your account has API access enabled
• Whether you’re using the correct base URL
• Whether the credential is expired or revoked
• Whether the endpoint requires additional scopes or workspace permissions

When in doubt, contact Numeric support or your workspace administrator for the exact authentication instructions.

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