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# Authentication

Authentication ensures secure access to Taurus-PROTECT by verifying user credentials and identities. This section covers different authentication methods.

## Table of Contents:

* [Introduction](/protect-capital/reference/introduction-1)
* [Bearer Authentication](/protect-capital/v3.46/docs/standard-authentication)
* [HMAC Based Authentication](/protect-capital/reference/hmac-based-authentication)

## Docs

- [Introduction](https://taurushq.ferndocs.com/protect-capital/v3.46/docs/introduction-1.md)
- [Bearer Authentication](https://taurushq.ferndocs.com/protect-capital/v3.46/docs/standard-authentication.md): POST https://your-validatord-instance.example.com/api/rest/v1/authentication/token
- [Hmac Based Authentication](https://taurushq.ferndocs.com/protect-capital/v3.46/docs/hmac-based-authentication.md): Available starting Taurus-PROTECT 3.20