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# Adding Authentication Profiles to Access Your APIs

If your APIs have authentication, you can add authentication profiles to your API calls in the Tools in Data tab by following these steps.<br>

### Step 1: Add an Authentication Profile

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### Step 2: Configure your Authentication Profile<br>

You can configure the details of your authentication profile when you add it. <br>

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### Step 3: Add your Authentication Profile to your Tool Under “API Request” -> “Auth Type”&#x20;

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If your current authentication method is not supported, feel free to reach out to <support@askclio.ai> for any assistance.


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