Clarification on External Portal API Support for Voucher Authentication

Clarification on External Portal API Support for Voucher Authentication

Clarification on External Portal API Support for Voucher Authentication
Clarification on External Portal API Support for Voucher Authentication
2025-06-29 09:16:31 - last edited 2025-07-01 06:35:20
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Firmware Version: 5.15.24.17

Subject: Clarification on External Portal API Support for Voucher Authentication

Hi TP-Link Support,

 

I am currently integrating an external captive portal with the Omada SDN Controller (version 5.15.24.17 on Ubuntu) and would like to confirm support for voucher-based authentication via the /api/v2/hotspot/extPortal/auth/ endpoint.

 

I came across your FAQ https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/2907/ which outlines the use of the external portal feature with parameters like `authType`, but it primarily focuses on external authentication.

 

However, I noticed that the `authType` field in the POST payload allows numeric values and appears to control different login types. I attempted to use `authType: 3` along with a `voucher` field in the payload (e.g., { "authType": 3, "voucher": "XXXXXX", ... }), but the API consistently returns:


{ "errorCode": -41501, "msg": "Failed to authenticate." }
 

I would like to confirm:

1. Does the Omada SDN Controller support voucher authentication via the external portal API?
2. If yes, what is the correct payload structure and `authType` value for voucher-based authentication?
3. If not supported, are there plans to expose this functionality via API in future releases?

 

I am building a solution that needs to validate vouchers externally for integration with a local payment system and hotspot gateway.

Looking forward to your clarification and assistance.

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2025-07-01 06:35:17 - last edited 2025-07-01 06:35:20

Hi  @rom27654 

 

Thanks for posting here.

 

 Unfortunately, it's not supported, and we don't have a plan to add it yet.

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2025-07-01 06:35:17 - last edited 2025-07-01 06:35:20

Hi  @rom27654 

 

Thanks for posting here.

 

 Unfortunately, it's not supported, and we don't have a plan to add it yet.

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