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Developer API Authentication Headers

Published 2026-08-23 6 min read
Who is this article for?
This guide is for Developers seeking operational guidance on BursaPay workflows.

UI Navigation Path (Step-by-Step)

  1. Create a server-side API request.
  2. Set Authorization to Bearer sk_test_... or the supported raw form.
  3. Send the request to the /api/v1/ endpoint.
  4. Handle authentication failures without exposing the secret.
Verified BursaPay gateway workflow: Shows how the gateway authenticates API calls with secret keys.

1. Overview & Purpose

The published gateway guide accepts the secret key in the Authorization header with Bearer syntax or the raw key form.

2. Requirements & Setup

Use a valid active secret key with sufficient scope.

3. Step-by-Step Workflow

  1. Create a server-side API request.
  2. Set Authorization to Bearer sk_test_... or the supported raw form.
  3. Send the request to the /api/v1/ endpoint.
  4. Handle authentication failures without exposing the secret.

4. Rules & Troubleshooting

Never place secret keys in browser JavaScript, public repositories or logs.

5. Verification & Next Steps

Move the credential into the server-side environment before production use.

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