Authentication

To ensure every transaction on the OpenBorder platform remains safe and secure, all API requests must be authenticated. OpenBorder uses API keys to verify and authorize requests. Your unique API key will be provided by our Implementation Team during onboarding and must be included in the header of each request you send to the OpenBorder API.

Header	Example
`x-openborder-direct-api-key`	`x-openborder-direct-api-key: {{your_api_key}}`

If you need help managing your API key, please contact our Implementation Team for assistance.

Environments

The OpenBorder API is available in two environments: Staging and Production.

Staging is designed for testing, integration development, and validating your workflows before going live.
Production is the live environment used to process real landed cost calculations and orders for merchants operating on the OpenBorder platform.

Use the Staging environment to safely test and refine your integration before moving to Production.

Environment	Base URL
Staging	`https://api.staging.openborder.com/api/direct/v1/`
Production	`https://api.openborder.com/api/direct/v1/`