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Include guidelines around IP Whitelisting

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Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Newbie friendliness
35/100
Issue type
Documentation
Clarity
Mostly clear
Activity status
Stale

Research direction

Review the existing API Guidelines structure and locate the section covering partner-facing APIs or access control. Add guidance on IP whitelisting for non-public partner APIs, including the intended scope and considerations, then verify that the new material fits the surrounding documentation.

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Include guidelines around IP Whitelisting for partner-facing APIs that are not intended for the general public.

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