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Authentication Explained: When to Use Basic, Bearer, OAuth2, JWT & SSO

@faun ・ Oct 05,2025

Authentication Explained: When to Use Basic, Bearer, OAuth2, JWT & SSO

Modern apps don’t just check passwords—they rely on API tokens, OAuth, and Single Sign-On (SSO) to know who’s knocking before they open the door.

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