Auth types define how Akto identifies and handles authentication in agent components. You can create custom auth types or modify existing ones to match your agentic system's authentication patterns.
Creating a New Auth Type
Navigate to Agentic Discovery > Collections
Go to Auth Types section
Click Create Auth Type
Enter a descriptive name
Define conditions that identify this auth type (e.g., header patterns, token formats)
Click Save
Editing an Existing Auth Type
Navigate to Auth Types
Select the auth type to modify
Update the name or conditions
Click Save
Use clear, descriptive names and start with specific conditions, adding broader ones if needed. Test new or edited auth types on sample components to ensure correct identification.