> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.superuser.app/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.superuser.app/hosted-tools/managing-tools/tool-authentication.md).

# Tool authentication

You can change tool authentication at any time in the **Danger zone** settings at the **bottom of your tool package page**. This controls whether or not your tool requires a Superuser API keychain to be executed.

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If disabled, **your tool can be executed on the open web by anybody**.
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Normally, authenticated requests are billed to the requester.

However, you **will be billed directly** for unauthenticated requests to your tools.
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Click this switch to OFF to disable authentication. Authentication is enabled by default. You will be asked to confirm before the change is made.


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