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Avi Kapoor for MojoAuth

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Most Used REST API Authentication Methods & Strategies

REST APIs are a powerful tool for developers, allowing them to quickly and easily access data and services. However, with this power comes the responsibility of ensuring that APIs are secure and only authorized users can access them. One way of doing so is adding authentication to the REST API. REST API authentication is a process used to authenticate users and applications when making API requests. In this article, we’ll discuss the different types of authentication, the benefits and drawbacks of each, and how to implement them.

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