Guides
Authentication
In this guide, you'll learn how to set up authentication in your Rapture application to secure user access and protect sensitive data.
Prerequisites
Before you begin with authentication, ensure you have completed the Installation steps and have a functional Rapture app.
Rapture supports OAuth2 authentication, allowing you to integrate with popular identity providers for secure user authentication. Follow these steps to implement OAuth2 authentication in your Rapture app:
Create an Application: Sign up or log in to your preferred OAuth2 identity provider (e.g., Google, GitHub, or Facebook) and create a new application.
Obtain Client ID and Secret: Retrieve the client ID and client secret provided by your identity provider.
Configure Rapture: Open your Rapture app's configuration file and add the OAuth2 credentials:
javascript
// api.js
export async function fetchMessages(conversationId, page = 1, limit = 10) {
const response = await fetch(
`/api/messages?conversation_id=${conversationId}&page=${page}&limit=${limit}`
);
if (!response.ok) {
throw new Error('Failed to fetch messages');
}
const data = await response.json();
return data;
}
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Implement OAuth2 Flow: In your app's authentication logic, implement the OAuth2 flow:
javascript
// api.js
export async function fetchMessages(conversationId, page = 1, limit = 10) {
const response = await fetch(
`/api/messages?conversation_id=${conversationId}&page=${page}&limit=${limit}`
);
if (!response.ok) {
throw new Error('Failed to fetch messages');
}
const data = await response.json();
return data;
}
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Now that you've installed Rapture, you can start using it in your application. Here's a basic example of how to create a simple Rapture app:
User Registration and Login: Implement user registration and login endpoints in your backend.
Token Generation: After successful login, generate a JSON Web Token (JWT) containing user information and permissions.
Token Storage and Usage: Store the JWT securely on the client-side and include it in the
Authorizationheader of API requests.
Always use HTTPS to ensure the security of transmitted data.
Protect your client secret and sensitive information. Use environment variables to store such data.
Implement proper error handling and refresh token mechanism for long-lasting sessions.