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So I have implemented ElasticSearch API using Amazon Web Services. Now as the Android Application is currently in testing mode

I am building an Android Application where there is one Search feature for user where I have used ElasticSearch API from Amazon Web Services. Now the question is how to secure that API Request. I have so far seen the policy based authentication, Shield. I want something of a token based authentication like restful api's. Is there something out there for this or a different approach in android application for searching.

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You could use AWS Lambda that will act as an auth layer.

If you are using a server already then you can do something like the image below. If you are hitting ElasticSearch from your Android App then maybe something like this custom plugin, but I don't know if your provider (AWS) permits the installation of custom plugins.

You can find an interesting conversation on this thread. Maybe something that fits your use case will come up.

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If I find something else I will update my answer. In the meantime if this answers your question don't forget to accept the answer. More importantly, this is a very interesting use case, so please update your question when you've decided, describing your solution. Have fun

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