generated: '2026-09-23'
method: searched
generator: extract-docs-artifacts.py (local)
source: https://developer.rategain.com/our-products/channel-manager/direct-connect-demand-push/interface-specifications-reservation-notification-service/technical-overview/authentication.md
sources:
- https://developer.rategain.com/our-products/channel-manager/direct-connect-demand-push/interface-specifications-reservation-notification-service/technical-overview/authentication.md
- https://developer.rategain.com/our-products/smart-distribution/developer-guide/authentication-method.md
- https://developer.rategain.com/our-products/channel-manager/integration-and-onboarding-flow.md
- https://developer.rategain.com/our-products/channel-manager/rg-bridge-supply-push/integration-overview/technical-feasibility-of-integration/test-property-setup.md
schemes:
- type: http-basic
  name: Basic Authorization
  evidence: All request messages exchanged between the OTA and DirectConnect must be authenticated using the  Basic Authorization. This is sent
    in HttpRequest Header.
  location: header
  header: Authorization
- type: apiKey
  name: ApiKey
  evidence: 'Smart Distribution uses **API Key–based authentication**. Every request to the API must include the following headers:


    ```

    ApiKey: <Your unique API key>

    ApiSecret: <Your API secret>

    ```'
  location: header
  header: ApiKey
- type: apiKey
  name: ApiSecret
  evidence: 'Smart Distribution uses **API Key–based authentication**. Every request to the API must include the following headers:


    ```

    ApiKey: <Your unique API key>

    ApiSecret: <Your API secret>

    ```'
  location: header
  header: ApiSecret
note: Credentials are obtained by contacting the @RateGain Team (for ApiKey/ApiSecret) or provided during onboarding (for Basic Authorization).
docs: https://developer.rategain.com/our-products/channel-manager/direct-connect-demand-push/interface-specifications-reservation-notification-service/technical-overview/authentication.md