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---
title: "Authentication Flows"
description: "Learn how to implement authentication flows in your Python application using Stack Auth's REST API"
---
This section covers the core authentication patterns and flows you'll need to implement secure authentication in your Python application using Stack Auth's REST API.
## Core Authentication
<CardGroup cols={2}>
<Card
title="API Setup & Configuration"
href="./authentication/api-setup"
icon="settings"
>
Set up your Python client and configure API credentials for Stack Auth integration.
</Card>
<Card
title="User Sessions"
href="./user-sessions"
icon="user-check"
>
Handle user session management, validation, and lifecycle in Python applications.
</Card>
<Card
title="OAuth Flows"
href="./oauth-flows"
icon="link"
>
Implement OAuth authentication flows for social login providers via the REST API.
</Card>
<Card
title="Server Validation"
href="./server-validation"
icon="shield-check"
>
Validate user tokens and authenticate requests on your Python backend.
</Card>
</CardGroup>
## Authentication Patterns
Each authentication flow addresses specific use cases:
- **API Setup**: Foundation for all authentication operations
- **User Sessions**: Managing authenticated user state and session lifecycle
- **OAuth Flows**: Social login integration (Google, GitHub, etc.)
- **Server Validation**: Securing your API endpoints and validating requests
## Getting Started
Start with [API Setup & Configuration](./api-setup) to establish your Python client, then proceed to the specific authentication flow that matches your application's needs.
For framework-specific integration examples, see the [Framework Integration](../integration) section.