Authentication

How to log in and access the API

Logging in

Clipfarm uses magic link authentication. Enter your email at clipfarm.watch/login and you'll get a link that logs you in — no password to set or forget.

Links expire after 15 minutes. Sessions last 30 days, stored in an HTTP-only cookie.

Account security

Magic links grant full account access, so treat them like a password. Secure your email with a strong password and 2FA. Don't open links on shared or public devices.

Each device gets its own session. You can be logged in on several devices at the same time, and logging out on one doesn't affect the others.

API keys

For programmatic access, use an API key instead of a magic link. Go to Dashboard → Settings → API Keys to create one. Store it somewhere safe — it's only shown once.

Include it in your requests:

curl -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  https://api.clipfarm.watch/v1/events

Roles