# FastAPI OAuth2 Authentication and Authorization

Security, authentication and authorization - FastAPI provides several tools to simplify using these mechanisms.

Here we will learn how to add Authentication and Authorization in FastAPI Microservices using OAuth2

## OAuth2

OAuth2 is a specification that defines several ways to handle authentication and authorization.

FastAPI provides several tools to help you deal with Security easily, rapidly, in a standard way, without having to study and learn all the security specifications.

## Authentication & Authorization

- Authentication: Confirms identity.
- Authorization: Confirms access rights.

Together, they provide a secure environment where users can be confident that their data is protected and only accessible to authorized individuals.

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## Additional Learning Resources:

https://fastapi.tiangolo.com/tutorial/security/

https://github.com/tiangolo/full-stack-fastapi-template

https://fastapi.tiangolo.com/tutorial/request-forms/
