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Authentication

The Tendios public API uses API keys for authentication. Every request must include your API key in the api-key header.

Sending your API key

bash
curl https://api-rest.tendios.com/api/v1/tenders/search \
  -H "api-key: tend_your_api_key_here" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{ "text": "construction" }'

Key format

API keys are prefixed with tend_ followed by a 64-character hex string:

tend_a3f2c1d4e5b6...

Getting an API key

Access to the Tendios API is available to enterprise clients.

Generate your own key

If your plan includes API access, you can create and manage your key yourself — no need to contact us. Go to Settings → Subscription → Integrations:

https://bid.tendios.com/settings/account/subscription/apikeys

From there you can generate a key, disable and re-enable it, or delete it.

The key is shown only once

The full key is displayed only at the moment you create it. Copy it and store it somewhere safe — if you lose it, you'll have to delete the key and generate a new one.

Two things to know:

  • You need to be an account admin to open this page.
  • If your plan doesn't include API access, the page isn't available and you'll be redirected to the plans page.

Ask us for one

If you don't have API access on your plan, or you'd rather we set it up for you, contact us at support@tendios.com.

Keeping your key safe

  • Never expose your API key in client-side code or public repositories
  • If your key is compromised, disable or delete it right away and generate a new one — or contact support@tendios.com and we'll rotate it for you
  • One API key is issued per account

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