How does setting the 'Authorization' header correctly resolve a 401 error?

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How does setting the 'Authorization' header correctly resolve a 401 error?
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The 'Authorization' header is crucial for authentication. It should be formatted correctly, typically as 'Bearer ' for bearer token authentication or 'Basic ' for basic authentication. Incorrect formatting or a missing header will result in a 401 error.