Authentication

Protocols.io Authentication

Overview

The protocols.io API supports two types of access tokens for authentication, enabling access to both public and private content.

Access Token Types

1. CLIENT_ACCESS_TOKEN

• Purpose: Enables access to public content and the private content of the client user
• Use case: When accessing your own protocols and public protocols
• Scope: Limited to the token owner's private content plus all public content

2. OAUTH_ACCESS_TOKEN