# Auth types Akto is designed to automatically detect standard authentication methods like JWT and Bearer authorization headers. This helps in identifying and addressing potential security threats. However, not all APIs follow standard practices. Hence, Akto also supports custom authentication methods. For example, if your API uses a non-standard authentication method, such as sending the auth token under a non-standard header, Akto provides the flexibility to set this up as a custom auth type. This means you can customize Akto to suit the unique requirements of your API. Even if your authentication method doesn't align with standard practices, Akto can still analyze and secure it properly. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.akto.io/api-inventory/concepts/auth-types.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.