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Authentication

Authenticate every request with an API key passed in the Authorization header.

Get your API key

Get API keyCreate an account to receive your API key.
  • Includes 100 free credits (one-time)
  • Uses live sanctions data (not a simulated sandbox)
  • No credit card required
  • Test usage is non-recurring and intended for evaluation only
  • For testing, use sample names, not real customer data.

For higher usage, see the pricing page.

If a key is compromised, revoke it in the portal and create a new one.

Send the API key

Pass your API key in the Authorization header using the Bearer format. Send every request over HTTPS.

Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY

Every request also needs this header.

Content-Type: application/json

Both are listed under Headers on the Request page.

  • A missing or invalid key returns 401 Unauthorized.
  • If the API cannot check the key, it returns 503 Service Unavailable.

See Error codes.