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Prepare for authentication

You can configure Connected App or User Name and Password authentication types to access MuleSoft Anypoint Platform.

Get authentication details

Ensure you get all the required authentication details based on the authentication method you want to use in the connection:
Connected App authentication type
You need the client ID and client secret for your application registered in MuleSoft Anypoint Platform.
User name and password authentication type
You need the user name and password of the user to authenticate with MuleSoft Anypoint Platform.