Initiate Login

POST/web/v1/users/self/auth/login/initiate None

Initiates the login flow by validating the user's email and returning the available authentication methods. This is the first step in the multi-step login process.

Required Headers

Header	Example Value	Description
Content-Type	application/json	Request content type
Accept	application/json	Expected response type
X-Client-Hash		Client device fingerprint
Accept-Language	en, zh, zh-Hant, ja, vi	Response language (default: en)

Request Parameters

Name	Type	Required	In	Description
rawRequestBody	String	Required	body	Encrypted request payload (parsed server-side)

Success Response

Success 200

{
  "version": "1.3.0",
  "timestamp": 1709337600000,
  "success": true,
  "code": "2000",
  "message": "SUCCESS",
  "data": {
    "sessionId": "sess_abc123",
    "mfaRequired": true,
    "availableMethods": [
      "EMAIL",
      "OTP"
    ]
  }
}

Error Responses

Unauthorized 401

{
  "success": false,
  "code": "4010",
  "message": "Invalid or expired token"
}

Notes

• The request body is strictly validated; unknown properties will cause a rejection.
• If the account is pending approval, the response will include isPendingApproval: true with result code ACCOUNT_PENDING_APPROVAL.
• Rate limited to 10 requests per window.