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# Authorization

GraphQL API auth is the same as other Salesforce REST APIs. For more information, see [OAuth and Connect REST API](https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/atlas.en-us.chatterapi.meta/chatterapi/intro_using_oauth.htm) in _Connect REST API Developer Guide_.

To learn how to set up authorization for GraphQL, use a [Quick Start](https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/platform/graphql/guide/get-started.md).

**note:** To successfully send requests, GraphQL API requires an access token obtained by authentication. The Quick Starts authenticate via Salesforce CLI. For production apps, we recommend that you use your own [external client app](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=xcloud.external_client_apps.htm) and an OAuth authorization flow that fits your specific use case.