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.. hazmat::

Message authentication codes
============================

While cryptography supports multiple MAC algorithms, we strongly
recommend that HMAC should be used unless you have a very specific need.

For more information on why HMAC is preferred, see `Use cases for CMAC vs.
HMAC?`_

.. toctree::
    :maxdepth: 1

    cmac
    hmac
    poly1305

.. _`Use cases for CMAC vs. HMAC?`: https://crypto.stackexchange.com/questions/15721/use-cases-for-cmac-vs-hmac
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