API V2 authorization explanation

Original Url: http://forum-en.guildwars2.com/forum/community/api/API-V2-authorization-explanation

DarkMagister.7429:

11 Aug 2015

I might be blind, but looking through some pages here and at Wiki I see only example like:

https://api.guildwars2.com/v2/account/materials
Authorization: Bearer <API key>

But really, no explanation as to what is “Authorization: Bearer <API key>”-part and how should it be forwarded? Some header or what? Maybe add this little explanation to those not so Pro in development to the http://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/API:2 page?

Thx in advance.

Lawton Campbell.8517:

11 Aug 2015

It’s an HTTP header. The documentation needs to be improved, it’s just not something I’ve been able to get around to yet.

DarkMagister.7429:

11 Aug 2015

Thank you for a fast response.

Eearslya.6309:

12 Aug 2015

I’ve also updated the wiki page so hopefully this confusion can be avoided in the future.