token authentication

**token authentication**

Token authentication is a security mechanism used to verify the identity of users or systems by generating and validating a unique token. Unlike traditional password-based authentication, token authentication allows for stateless and scalable access control, commonly used in APIs, mobile applications, and web services. It enhances security by enabling secure, temporary credentials that can be easily managed and revoked without exposing sensitive user information. This tag covers topics related to implementing, configuring, and troubleshooting token-based authentication methods such as JWT (JSON Web Tokens), OAuth tokens, and API keys in WordPress and other platforms.