Bearer Protected Endpoint Monitoring
Monitor your APIs authenticated by Bearer token.
Modern APIs use Bearer token authentication (JWT or other) to secure endpoints. Monitoring these APIs requires properly configuring the Authorization header.
MoniTao natively supports custom headers to monitor your protected APIs.
Configuration
Steps to monitor a Bearer endpoint:
- Get a token: generate a service token with long lifetime for monitoring.
- Configure the header: add "Authorization: Bearer your-token" in the monitor headers.
- Validate the response: verify you receive a 200 response and not a 401.
Security Considerations
- Dedicated token: use a specific token for monitoring, not a user token.
- Minimal permissions: the monitoring token should only have necessary read permissions.
- Planned rotation: plan token rotation before expiration.
Automate with MoniTao
- Custom headers: add the Bearer header in the monitor configuration.
- 401 alert: get alerted if the token is expired or invalid.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I store a sensitive token in MoniTao?
Headers are encrypted in the database. Use a dedicated monitoring service token.
What if my token expires?
Update the token in the monitor configuration. Plan rotations.
Does MoniTao support OAuth 2.0?
Yes, you can use a Bearer access token obtained via OAuth.
How to test my configuration?
Use the "Test" button in MoniTao to validate that the token works.
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