A pair containing an identifier and a hidden key allows applications to properly sign requests to remote providers. Public key files are typically used for user-based SSH (Secure Shell) logins, hashed passwords are designed for local or domain account authentication, and transient tokens that are recreated frequently do not match the usual model for ongoing automation tasks.
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