Authentication Documentation Template

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Method
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: [OAuth 2.0 / API Key / JWT / Custom]
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Setup Steps
**
:
1.
Create [account/app/token] at [where]
2.
Retrieve [credential name]
3.
Store securely (never commit to version control)
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How to Use
**
:
- In headers: Authorization: Bearer [token]
- In request: Include in [body/query/header]
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Token Expiration
**
:
- Expires after: [time period]
- Refresh mechanism: [how to get new token]
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Security Considerations
**
:
- Never share your [credential] publicly
- Rotate [credential] regularly
- Use HTTPS only
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Example
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:
[Complete code example showing authentication]