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# Authentication

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## Authentication Methods

There are two ways to authenticate:

1. PlyrID Authentication
   * Requires PlyrID and 2FA token
   * Returns a session JWT valid for 24 hours by default
2. InstantPlayPass Authentication
   * Quick authentication for instant play
   * No registration required

## Common Flows

### Standard Authentication Flow

1. Authenticate using PlyrID or InstantPlayPass
2. Store received sessionJwt
3. Authenticate with sessionJwt for subsequent requests