Microservices - Authentication and Authorization
Which header is typically used to send an authentication token in an HTTP request between microservices?
Which header is typically used to send an authentication token in an HTTP request between microservices?
easy📝 Conceptual Q3 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Recall HTTP headers for authentication
The Authorization header is standard for sending tokens like JWT.Step 2: Understand other headers' roles
Content-Type defines data format, Accept defines response format, User-Agent identifies client software.Final Answer:
Authorization -> Option DQuick Check:
Auth token header = Authorization [OK]
Quick Trick: Use Authorization header to send tokens [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Using Content-Type instead of Authorization
- Confusing Accept header with authentication
- Sending token in User-Agent header
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