# Authentication

This endpoint generates a Bearer JWT (Authentication Token), which is essential for accessing all other endpoints within the API. <br><br> To authenticate your requests, you **MUST** include this token in the Authorization header as proof of authenticity. <br><br> Please note that each token remains valid for 1 hour from the time of issuance and multiple tokens may exist concurrently. It is imperative to obtain and include a valid token in the Authorization header for every subsequent request made to the API.<br><br> <a href="https://help.creditsafeuk.com/en/support/solutions/articles/7000052598-what-to-do-if-you-see-access-denied-please-check-that-your-username-and-password-are-correct-" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Authenticate Help - Access Denied.</a>.

## Authenticate

 - [POST /authenticate](https://doc.creditsafe.com/connect-apis-catalog/product-catalog/localsolutions/localsolutions/authentication/authenticate.md): Supply username and password to generate Authentication Token.