> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://developer.algbralabs.com/partner-banking/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://developer.algbralabs.com/partner-banking/getting-started/security.md).

# Security

At Algbra, we prioritize security, and therefore, accessing our API via HTTPS is mandatory in all environments. Additionally, production access to our API is restricted to IP addresses that are white-listed. We will manage the white-listing process for you during onboarding.

To ensure that only authorized users can access the API, we require you to prove your identity (KYB, KYC checks) before granting access.

 We use **API Key** + **Public/Private Key** based authentication on all environments, which involves calculating a signature based on certain message contents and adding it in the `Authorization` header of your requests. 

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Please refer to [Authentication](/partner-banking/getting-started/authentication.md) section for more details.
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Please note that our platform would assume operations approved from your organisation for all the requests signed by keys and secrets. The sandbox environment keys may have time limits, typically for a month for experimental purposes. If you require an extension, please contact us.