Secure API Authentication Methods
February 01, 2026
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APIs need proper authentication.
Methods
- API Keys (basic)
- OAuth 2.0 (recommended)
- JWT tokens
- mTLS (mutual TLS)Best Practices
- Use short-lived tokens
- Implement refresh tokens
- Validate all tokens
- Use HTTPS onlyRelated Posts
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