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# Token-based authentication

# Token-based authentication {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
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Token-based authentication for inbound REST APIs configuration using API Key or HMAC.

Support API tokens for REST API end points so that the ServiceNow® for the user authentication.

Token-based authentication for inbound REST APIs configuration can be performed on the ServiceNow® instance with the [API Key or HMAC token](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/tvGMe4yo0TXP42MBws6xxA "Support API tokens for REST API endpoints so that the ServiceNow user name and password isn't visible in the webhook URL.").