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It serves as a secret token included in API requests to verify the client’s identity and allow access to specific resources or services. This approach helps streamline the onboarding process and ensures that user accounts are only created when needed, reducing administrative overhead and improving security. Typically RESTful, it provides an abstraction layer between the IAM system and the user interface, enabling automation, integration, and custom feature development.
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