The values shown match the format of a cloud access key pair: an identifier (such as an AWS access key ID or Azure client ID) and a corresponding secret key. Automation tools sign each API request with this pair to prove the script's identity. SSH key files are used for interactive logins, hashed passwords are for local accounts, and short-lived bearer tokens are typically generated dynamically rather than being hard-coded.
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