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You want to test a webhook that requires a secret token in headers. Which approach is best?

ASend the secret token as part of the JSON payload

BInclude the secret token in the HTTP headers of your test request

CIgnore the token and test without authentication

DAdd the token as a URL query parameter

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand authentication via headers
Secret tokens are usually sent in HTTP headers for security.
Step 2: Evaluate other options
Sending token in payload or URL is insecure or ignored; ignoring token fails auth.
Final Answer:
Include the secret token in the HTTP headers of your test request -> Option B
Quick Check:
Auth token goes in headers for webhook tests [OK]

Quick Trick: Put secret tokens in headers, not payload or URL [OK]

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