.. include:: ../../common.txt

.. _Authentication:


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Authentication
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The |TOOLKIT_REST| PowerPack's authentication feature requires a
|TOOLKIT_CRED| for configuration. With this credential, there
are several authentication types you can choose from.

.. note::

   The |TOOLKIT_CRED|, is only available in AP2.
   To access the credential, you must navigate to
   ``Manage -> Credentials -> Create New``.

The available authentication types include:

.. toctree::
   :maxdepth: 1

   basic
   token
   api_key
   oauth2

Each one of this authentication types has a different set of requirements
that need to be met for usage. After you select your desired authentication
type from the "Authentication Type" field, the corresponding fields
will appear for that type.

.. note::
   Please contact your CSM if your authentication type is not covered in this
   list.