> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.openloyalty.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.openloyalty.io/technical-guide/authentication.md).

# Authentication

- [Admin Token](https://help.openloyalty.io/technical-guide/authentication/admin-token.md): Securing your application with OpenLoyalty starts with a robust authentication flow. OpenLoyalty leverages JSON Web Tokens (JWT) to ensure that requests to its API are authorized.
- [Member Token](https://help.openloyalty.io/technical-guide/authentication/member-token.md): This article guides you through the process of authenticating members and how to manage their session tokens effectively.
- [Access Token (API Key)](https://help.openloyalty.io/technical-guide/authentication/access-token-api-key.md): This article guides you through the process of authenticating requests with the implementation of API keys known as Access Tokens.
- [Enabling SSO Login](https://help.openloyalty.io/technical-guide/authentication/enabling-sso-login.md): This guide explains how to enable Single Sign-On (SSO) login via OIDC in Open Loyalty.
- [Okta](https://help.openloyalty.io/technical-guide/authentication/enabling-sso-login/okta.md): This guide explains how to enable Single Sign-On (SSO) login via Okta in Open Loyalty.
- [Microsoft Entra ID](https://help.openloyalty.io/technical-guide/authentication/enabling-sso-login/microsoft-entra-id.md): This guide explains how to enable Single Sign-On (SSO) login via Microsoft Entra ID in Open Loyalty.
- [Enabling SSO Login via Auth0](https://help.openloyalty.io/technical-guide/authentication/enabling-sso-login-via-auth0.md): This guide explains how to enable Single Sign-On (SSO) login via Auth0 in Open Loyalty.


---

# Agent Instructions
This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com.

## Querying This Documentation
If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters:

```
GET https://help.openloyalty.io/technical-guide/authentication.md?ask=<question>&goal=<user_goal>
```

`ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
`goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case.

The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.