How to Properly Set the curl Authorization Header for API Requests?

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Hey there! For the curl authorization header, make sure your API endpoint actually supports Bearer tokens. Some APIs use custom headers or other auth methods.

If you’re using Basic Auth, `curl -u` is the way to go, but you can also manually set it like this:
`curl -H "Authorization: Basic $(echo -n 'username:password' | base64)"`

Also, try using a tool like HTTPie—it’s like curl but way more user-friendly for API testing.

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