API Authentication

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API keys, OAuth 2.0, JWT. Verifying the identity of API clients through various mechanisms. API keys are simple but less secure. OAuth 2.0 provides delegated authorization. JWTs carry claims for stateless verification.

Key Properties

• API Keys
• OAuth 2.0 Flows
• JWT Tokens

Related

• Rate Limiting (auth enables per-client limits)

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