# Authentication

The REST API Diggernaut uses a simple user authentication scheme based on access token. The token must be sent in the header of each request that requires authorization. An example header is shown below:

```header
            Authorization: Token 9944b09199c62bcf9418ad846dd0e4bbdfc6ee4b
```

You can generate an access token on our website when you log into your account.

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