FAQs

Q1: Can I hash IP address and location into the new authentication token?

A1: Yes, we will take the location as the source of truth for the location of the end user in this case

Q2: What happens if I hash in a US state or Canadian Province/Territory into the authentication token but according to their IP address, the user is not in the US or Canada?

A2: This request will be geo-restricted with a 403 response

Q3: What APIs does this new authentication schema work on?

A3: It will only work on requests to the Streaming API, not the events API.

Q4: Are there any API changes with this change?

A4: No, request exactly the same APIs as in the following documentation: https://docs.imgarena.com/streaming-integration/. The only changes are around the way in which you authenticate requests to these API's.

Q5: Can I use this Authentication schema for requests outside the US or Canada?

A5: Yes, but you can only use the location parameter for requests inside the US or Canada - we do not accept locations that are not US States or Canadian Provinces and Territories in the new authentication schema.