Introduction

This guide aims to offer a comprehensive overview of the authorization methods, tokens, and security features built into the Nacelle ecosystem. Whether you're a merchant, developer, or system integrator, understanding the principles and practices of authorization is essential for securely interacting with Nacelle's APIs and services.

What is Authorization?

Authorization in the Nacelle context refers to the process of granting permissions to various entities to perform specific actions or access specific resources within the Nacelle ecosystem. These permissions are generally token-based and are enforced by Nacelle to ensure secure and safe transactions.

Why Is Authorization Important?

1. Security: Safeguards sensitive data by allowing only authorized entities to access it.
2. Compliance: Helps in meeting regulatory requirements for data protection.
3. Auditability: Aids in monitoring and auditing system interactions by tracking who did what and when.

Key Authorization Methods in Nacelle

• Client Credentials: These are essential for securing your application and obtaining private access tokens. For more details, refer to Client Credentials.
• API Authentication: Deals with how to authenticate and authorize interactions with Nacelle's APIs. Visit API Authentication for a deep dive.

Types of Access Tokens

• Private Access Tokens: These tokens are generated after setting up Client Credentials and are designed for server-side interactions.
• Public Access Tokens: These tokens are for client-side operations, such as browser-based or mobile interactions.

Getting Started

To begin working with Nacelle's Authorization, you'll need to:

1. Setup Client Credentials: Your first step is to generate client credentials which can then be used to obtain private access tokens.

2. Authenticate Your API Requests: Use the appropriate access tokens when making API calls to the Nacelle system.

Further Reading

To delve deeper into each of the above topics, please refer to the following:

• Client Credentials
• OAuth 2.0
• API Authentication

Effective authorization is a cornerstone of secure, reliable systems. Nacelle offers a robust and comprehensive set of tools for managing authorization across various applications and services.