# Should I Use OAuth, an API Key, or an API Key with a Dedicated Password?

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**Created:** [May 27, 2021, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.tradovate.com/t/should-i-use-oauth-an-api-key-or-an-api-key-with-a-dedicated-password/2398 "2021-05-27T16:43:23Z")\
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**Post date:** [May 27, 2021, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.tradovate.com/t/should-i-use-oauth-an-api-key-or-an-api-key-with-a-dedicated-password/2398/1 "2021-05-27T16:43:23Z")

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Deciding whether to choose OAuth or an API Key can be difficult. You should choose whichever use case suits your situation the best. Potential use cases and the benefits and drawbacks of each method are detailed in the table below.

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