API Authentication

How to authenticate with the Cost+ API using HTTP Basic Authentication and TLS 1.2+.

Written by Theis Nordahl
Last updated 2026-04-05

The Cost+ API uses HTTP Basic Authentication over TLS 1.2+. Use your API key as the username with an empty password (include a trailing colon). The API endpoint is https://api.costplus.online/v1/ for both sandbox and production - the mode is determined by your website type in the Merchant Portal.

For the full guide including code examples, header construction, and HTTP status codes, visit our developer documentation: https://docs.costplus.io/docs/getting-started/authentication

Need help? Contact support@costplus.io.