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March 8, 2021

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# All embedded apps submitted for app review are required to adopt session tokens

Session token-based authentication is now required for all embedded apps submitted for app reviews. This update helps mitigate the risk of embedded apps failing due to third-party cookie browser restrictions. With session token-based authentication, embedded apps no longer rely on cookies to verify identity.

Learn more about how to [authenticate your app using session tokens](https://shopify.dev/tutorials/authenticate-your-app-using-session-tokens) on Shopify.dev.