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How to configure CORS settings in Xano?

Discover how to tweak CORS settings in Xano. Dive into our detailed guide and seamlessly handle cross-origin requests for better API integration.

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Overview

Configuring CORS settings in Xano is super important for managing Cross-Origin Resource Sharing. This config allows or restricts web resources on a server based on where they're coming from. Knowing how to set up these settings can make sure there's secure and smooth communication between the Xano backend and all sorts of front-end apps, whether built in-house or by someone else. This guide will show the steps to properly set up CORS in Xano, including necessary tweaks and best practices to dodge common mistakes.

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How to configure CORS settings in Xano?

Step 1: Open your Xano dashboard

First things first, log in to your Xano account. Once you're in, head over to the Xano dashboard where you can see all your API configurations.

Step 2: Select your API endpoint

In the dashboard, find the "API" section and click on it. Then, pick the API endpoint you want to tweak the CORS settings for.

Step 3: Access the API documentation

Now that you're in the API's configuration area, go to the "Docs" tab. This is where you'll find all the documentation and settings for your API endpoints.

Step 4: Find the CORS settings

Within the API documentation, hunt down the "CORS" settings. You'll usually find this under sections related to security or headers.

Step 5: Enable CORS

Flip the switch to enable CORS. It's typically a toggle or checkbox that you can turn on or off.

Step 6: Specify allowed origins

Enter the domains that are allowed to access your API in the "Allowed origins" section. You can list multiple domains separated by commas or use a wildcard (*) to allow all domains.

Step 7: Configure allowed methods

Specify the HTTP methods that are allowed for cross-origin requests. Common methods include GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, etc. Make sure you list all the methods you plan to support.

Step 8: Set allowed headers

Define the HTTP headers that the client can use when making the actual request. Headers like Content-Type, Authorization, etc., can be specified based on your API needs.

Step 9: Configure preflight response settings

For preflight requests, you can set configurations like how long the results can be cached by the client by setting the "Access-Control-Max-Age" header.

Step 10: Save your settings

After you've configured all the CORS settings, don't forget to save the changes to apply them to your API endpoint.

Step 11: Test your configuration

Finally, test the API endpoint from a different origin to make sure the CORS settings are working as expected. Use tools like Postman or a frontend app hosted on a different domain to validate the settings.

This step-by-step guide ensures the correct configuration of CORS settings in Xano.

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