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python requests library bearer token

Narkw Brahma

Narkw Brahma

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Python Requests Library Bearer Token

If you are working with APIs, you might come across the need to use a bearer token for authentication. The Python Requests library makes it easy to send HTTP requests using this type of authentication.

Firstly, you need to obtain the bearer token from the API provider. Once you have it, you can include it in your requests using the headers parameter in the request method.

Method 1: Hardcode the bearer token in the code

One way to include the bearer token in your requests is to hardcode it in your code. Here's an example:


import requests

url = 'https://api.example.com/v1/data'
headers = {'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_TOKEN_HERE'}
response = requests.get(url, headers=headers)

print(response.json())

Replace YOUR_TOKEN_HERE with the actual bearer token provided by the API provider.

This method is not recommended because it exposes your bearer token in your code. If someone gains access to your code, they can use your bearer token for malicious purposes.

Method 2: Store the bearer token in a separate file

A better way to include the bearer token in your requests is to store it in a separate file and read it in your code. Here's an example:


import requests

with open('token.txt', 'r') as f:
    token = f.read().strip()

url = 'https://api.example.com/v1/data'
headers = {'Authorization': f'Bearer {token}'}
response = requests.get(url, headers=headers)

print(response.json())

Create a file named token.txt in the same directory as your code and store your bearer token in it. Make sure there are no extra spaces or newlines in the file. This method is better than hardcoding the bearer token because it keeps it separate from your code and makes it easier to manage.

With these methods, you can easily use bearer tokens for authentication in your Python Requests code.

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