Bearer credential
A credential that grants access to whoever presents it, with no further proof of identity, much like cash. API keys and personal access tokens are bearer credentials, so they must be stored and shared as carefully as passwords. Why it matters: A bearer token pasted into a chat, ticket or repo can be used by anyone who finds it.
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