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# Required headers and requests

## What headers are required for Walmart API calls?

All API requests must include required headers such as access token, correlation ID, consumer channel type, and service name.

## What is a correlation ID and why is it important?

It is a unique identifier that helps trace and troubleshoot API requests.

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