Rest API - Authentication and Authorization
Given this HTTP request header: Authorization: Bearer abcdef12345, what will the server expect?
Given this HTTP request header: Authorization: Bearer abcdef12345, what will the server expect?
medium📝 Predict Output Q4 of Q15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Analyze the Authorization header
The header contains 'Bearer' followed by a token string.Step 2: Understand server expectation
The server expects to validate the token 'abcdef12345' to allow access.Final Answer:
The token 'abcdef12345' to validate access -> Option BQuick Check:
Bearer token means server checks token [OK]
Quick Trick: Server checks token after 'Bearer' in Authorization header [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Expecting username/password instead of token
- Looking for API key in URL
- Assuming no authentication is required
Master "Authentication and Authorization" in Rest API
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