> DOCUMENTATION
Technical documentation, guides, and API references
> Getting Started
Welcome to the Hessra documentation. Select a topic from the sidebar to get started, or browse the overview below.
> Identity Tokens as API Keys
Replace traditional API keys with Hessra identity tokens for automatic expiration, cryptographic security, and seamless upgrade paths to full authorization.
> Getting Started with Hessra Authorization
Learn how to use Hessra's authorization system with short-lived Biscuit tokens, service chains for microservices, and multi-party authorization for cross-organization security.
> Getting Started with Hessra Identity
Learn how to use Hessra Identity tokens for secure machine authentication, replacing static API keys and refresh tokens with cryptographically delegatable identities.
> Quickstart: Zero to Authorization in 5 Minutes
Get up and running with Hessra's authorization system quickly. Learn the basics and discover which detailed guides to follow next.