HashiCorp Certified - Vault Associate Course - Lab—Vault Authentication Using the API

This video tutorial demonstrates how to use authentication methods with an API, specifically focusing on logging into a Vault cluster using a curl command. The instructor explains the process of sending a POST request with credentials, interpreting the JSON response to extract a client token, and using this token for subsequent API requests to retrieve data from a KV store. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of understanding API responses and managing tokens for secure access.

What are some authentication methods mentioned that can be used with Vault?

How can you use the obtained Vault token for subsequent requests?