ID Cards for Your Digital Tools

A practical, non-technical guide to credentials — the security system that keeps your data safe when connecting digital tools. Written in plain language, it helps you understand and confidently manage secure connections between your tools.

What's inside:

• Clear explanations of API keys, OAuth, tokens, and webhooks

• Everyday analogies that make technical concepts relatable

• Your role in the connection process

• How data flows between tools (pull and push patterns)

• Best practices for managing credentials securely

• Troubleshooting basics

"Credentials create a secure bridge between your tools — all without ever using your password."