8.1.1.1. Login / Create a Session
Initiate a new session for using protected REST APIs.
|
Request |
Value |
|
Method |
POST |
|
URL |
/login |
Request body:
|
JSON path |
Type |
Required |
Value |
|
user |
string |
true |
user name |
|
password |
string |
true |
user password |
Example:
{ "password": "admin", "user": "admin"}Successful response
HTTP status code: 200
Response contains the session_id
{ "session_id": "a5dd6114dbd14a3b8f4577b7b54e6b0a"}Error response
Invalid user information
HTTP status code: 403
{ "err": "Failed to login"}Unexpected event on server
HTTP status code: 500
{ "err": "<error message>"}Note: Check Metadefender Core server logs for more information.