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# Akamai EdgeGrid

<Warning>
  Akamai EdgeGrid authentication is available in **Beta** from **v4.0.0** and higher.
</Warning>

## What is Akamai EdgeGrid?

Akamai EdgeGrid is a proprietary authentication scheme used by the [Akamai APIs](https://techdocs.akamai.com/developer/docs/authenticate-with-edgegrid). It signs each request with a set of credentials such as Access Token, Client Token, and Client Secret to verify the caller's identity and protect against tampering.

## How to Configure

1. Open a request in Bruno and go to the **Auth** tab.
2. Select **Akamai EdgeGrid** from the authentication type dropdown.
3. Fill in the required fields:

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| Field             | Description                                                  |
| ----------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------ |
| **Access Token**  | The access token from your Akamai `.edgerc` credentials file |
| **Client Token**  | The client token from your Akamai `.edgerc` credentials file |
| **Client Secret** | The client secret used to sign requests                      |

4. Send your request. Bruno generates the EdgeGrid signature and attaches the required `Authorization` header automatically.

<Note>
  You can also set EdgeGrid authentication at the collection level so all requests in the collection inherit it. Open **Collection Settings** and go to the **Auth** tab.
</Note>

## Advanced Settings

For most requests the three required fields above are all you need. Click **Advanced Settings** to configure optional signing parameters.

| Field               | Default                | Description                                                                                       |
| ------------------- | ---------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Base URL**        | Request URL            | The base URL used when constructing the signature. Defaults to the request URL if left blank.     |
| **Nonce**           | Auto-generated UUID v4 | A unique value required per request. Bruno generates one automatically if left blank.             |
| **Timestamp**       | Current UTC time       | The signing timestamp in `yyyyMMddTHH:mm:ss+0000` format. Defaults to current time if left blank. |
| **Headers to Sign** | —                      | Comma-separated list of request headers to include in the signature.                              |
| **Max Body Size**   | `131072` bytes         | Maximum request body size to include in the signature.                                            |

<Note>
  Hover over the **ⓘ** icon next to any advanced field in the UI for a tooltip describing the field and its default behavior.
</Note>

## Postman import and export

When you import a Postman collection that uses EdgeGrid authentication, Bruno brings in the supported credentials and settings automatically. When you export a Bruno collection with EdgeGrid auth to Postman format, the exported collection works without requiring manual changes.

## Related

* [Authentication Overview](/auth/overview)
* [AWS Signature](/auth/aws-signature)
* [Add and Manage Certificates](/auth/add-and-manage-certs)