# Authentication

API queries for all services will be authenticated by including your username and password in the body of the POST request. 

```javascript
{
      "user": "USERNAME",
      "pass": "PASSWORD",
      "service": "AgeMatch5.0",
      "reference": "12345 {A UNIQUE ID}",
      "rules": "AgeMatch5_0_RuleSet_YOB_SSN",
      "target":{
            "fn":"Barbara",
            "ln": "Miller",
            "addr": "123 Main St",
            "city": "Stratford",
            "state": "CT",
            "zip": "06614",
            "dob": "19740821",
            "ssn": "854125698",
            "phone": "2015106000",
            "email": "bmiller@veratad.com",
            "age": "21+",
            "test_key": "general_identity"
          }
  }
```

{% hint style="info" %}
If you do not have your API credentials please contact your company administrator or send an email to **<support@veratad.com>**
{% endhint %}