Authentication

Authentication

Access to the Tabs API requires an API key, which is issued to authorized customers upon request.

Requesting an API Key

To obtain your API key, navigate to the 'Developers' section on the side navigation menu in Tabs and create a new API key. You must be an admin in Tabs in order to create a new key. If you are not as admin, contact your Tabs admin to create one for you.

Using Your API Key

Tabs uses an Authorization header token. After you receive your key, include it in the Authorization header of every request:

Authorization: YOUR_API_KEY

Security Best Practices

1. Keep Your API Key Confidential
   Treat your API key like a password. Never expose it in client-side code, public repositories, or unsecured locations.
2. Rotate Credentials Periodically
   If you suspect your key has been compromised, contact Tabs Support to revoke and regenerate a new one. Future updates will introduce self-service key rotation and enhanced Authorization for your keys.
3. Restrict Access as Needed
   API keys should be accessible to as few people as is practical.