How do I implement authentication in a Django REST Framework API?

How do I implement authentication in a Django REST Framework API?

You can implement authentication in a Django REST Framework API using various methods like Token Authentication, Session Authentication, or OAuth2. Which one are you interested in?

I'm interested in Token Authentication. How do I set that up?

To set up Token Authentication, first, install the Django REST Framework and the Django REST Framework Authtoken package. Then, add 'rest_framework.authtoken' to your INSTALLED_APPS in settings.py.

What are the next steps after adding it to INSTALLED_APPS?

Next, run python manage.py migrate to create the necessary database tables. After that, you can create tokens for users using the Django admin or through the shell.

How do I authenticate requests using the token?

You can authenticate requests by including the token in the Authorization header as Token <your_token>. Make sure to set the DEFAULT_AUTHENTICATION_CLASSES in your settings.