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Do I need a different HEC token for every source type?

splunk_luis12
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Hi friends,

I just would like to know if I need a different HEC token for every source type?

I couldn't find any documentation related to it

Thanks.

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lnn2204
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I think you just need overwrite the sourcetype for each Token.

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lnn2204
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I think you just need overwrite the sourcetype for each Token.

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