Documentation/API Reference/Authentication

API Authentication

Secure access to the FleetView API using API keys

Overview

The FleetView API uses API keys for authentication. All API requests must include a valid API key in the Authorization header. API keys are tied to your account and provide access to your fleet data based on your subscription plan.

Security Best Practices

  • • Keep your API keys secure and never share them publicly
  • • Use different API keys for different environments (development, production)
  • • Rotate your API keys regularly
  • • Monitor API key usage in your dashboard

Getting Your API Key

To get your API key, follow these steps:

  1. 1
    Log in to your FleetView dashboard

    Access your account at fleetview.pro/login

  2. 2
    Navigate to API Keys

    Go to Settings → API Keys (requires login to access)

  3. 3
    Create a new API key

    Click "Generate New Key" and give it a descriptive name

  4. 4
    Copy and secure your key

    Save the API key immediately - you won't be able to see it again

Important

API keys are only shown once when created. Make sure to copy and store them securely before closing the dialog.

Using API Keys

Include your API key in the Authorization header of every API request using the Bearer token format:

HTTP Header

Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY_HERE

Example Request

curl -X GET "https://api.fleetview.pro/v1/vehicles" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer flv_live_1234567890abcdef..." \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json"

JavaScript Example

const response = await fetch('https://api.fleetview.pro/v1/vehicles', {
  method: 'GET',
  headers: {
    'Authorization': 'Bearer flv_live_1234567890abcdef...',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  }
});

const data = await response.json();

Rate Limits

API requests are rate limited based on your subscription plan to ensure fair usage and system stability.

Free Plan

1,000
requests/hour

Pro Plan

10,000
requests/hour

Enterprise

100,000
requests/hour

Rate Limit Headers

Every API response includes headers that show your current rate limit status:

X-RateLimit-Limit: 1000
X-RateLimit-Remaining: 999
X-RateLimit-Reset: 1640995200

Error Handling

The API returns standard HTTP status codes and detailed error messages to help you troubleshoot issues.

401

Unauthorized

Invalid or missing API key

{ "error": { "code": "unauthorized", "message": "Invalid API key provided" } }
429

Rate Limited

Too many requests - rate limit exceeded

{ "error": { "code": "rate_limit_exceeded", "message": "Rate limit exceeded. Try again in 60 seconds." } }
403

Forbidden

API key doesn't have permission for this resource

{ "error": { "code": "insufficient_permissions", "message": "Your API key doesn't have access to this resource" } }

Testing Your API Key

Use this simple test to verify your API key is working correctly:

Test API Key

curl -X GET "https://api.fleetview.pro/v1/account" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY_HERE"

# Expected response:
{
  "success": true,
  "data": {
    "account_id": "acc_1234567890",
    "company_name": "Your Company",
    "plan": "pro",
    "api_version": "v1"
  }
}

Vehicles API

Learn how to manage your fleet vehicles via API

Tracking API

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Need Help with API Integration?

Our developer support team can help you get started with the FleetView API.

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