Fingerprint Pro (formerly FingerprintJS) API
Development Tools · Security
Fingerprint Pro (formerly FingerprintJS Pro) is a browser and device fingerprinting API that generates a unique, persistent visitor identifier (visitorId) for each browser or device that loads a webpage or app. Unlike cookies that can be deleted, browser fingerprints are derived from device characteristics browser version, OS, fonts, screen resolution, hardware identifiers, network parameters, and dozens of other signals producing a stable ID that remains consistent even when a user browses in incognito mode, uses a VPN, clears cookies, or switches browser profiles.
Fingerprint Pro (formerly FingerprintJS) API Highlights
Fingerprint Pro (formerly FingerprintJS) API is verified for developer integrations in Nigeria and across African markets, providing documented endpoints, sandbox testing, and developer support.
API Key
1 req/sec on free; higher on paid
Nigeria
Ghana
Kenya
AWSFingerprint Pro (formerly FingerprintJS) API is best for:
Nigerian fraud prevention teams and login security systems needing to identify suspicious or bot visitors by generating a unique, stable fingerprint for every browser or device.
- Free:20K API calls/month
- Plus $99/mo:100K calls
- Business $299/mo:500K calls
- Enterprise custom
Fingerprint Pro (formerly FingerprintJS) API Core Features & Capabilities
Fingerprint Pro (formerly FingerprintJS) API Supported Webhook Events
Webhooks supported (Webhook Events). Check official documentation for endpoint setup.
Required Access Documents for Fingerprint Pro (formerly FingerprintJS) API
- Fingerprint AccountRequiredRegister at fingerprint.com. Public API key (for browser JS) and secret key (for server validation) generated in dashboard.
Different Fingerprint Pro (formerly FingerprintJS) API use cases
- Nigerian Fintech Account Takeover Prevention:Nigerian fintech apps can use Fingerprint Pro to identify when a login attempt comes from a device never seen before for that account triggering step-up authentication (OTP) even if the correct password is entered, preventing account takeovers from credential stuffing attacks.
- Fraud Detection for Nigerian E-commerce Checkout:Nigerian e-commerce platforms can use Fingerprint to detect when multiple orders with different card details are placed from the same device a strong signal of carding fraud and trigger manual review or block the transaction before processing payment.
- Promo Abuse Prevention for Nigerian Apps:Nigerian apps offering signup bonuses, referral rewards, or limited free trials can use Fingerprint to detect users who create multiple accounts from the same device to claim bonuses repeatedly preventing promo abuse without requiring invasive identity verification.