Confluence Basic

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Overview

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Pre-built tooling

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Access requirements

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Useful links

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API gotchas

• Basic authentication requires your Atlassian account email and an API token. Never use your account password.
• Because Confluence permits anonymous access by default, it does not supply a typical authentication challenge. Some HTTP clients may behave unexpectedly.
• When making API calls, remember that the permissions of your Atlassian account will limit what you can access, regardless of the authentication method.
• The Confluence REST API has different versions. Make sure you’re using the correct version for your needs.
• Your API token is sensitive information - keep it secure and never share it.
• Basic authentication is recommended for scripts and manual API calls. For production applications, consider using OAuth 2.0 instead.