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 This is the description how to connect to the LabKey through API:
 1. Create a file named ".netrc" in your home directory. This file must include the following three lines:  
-machine <remote-instance-of-labkey-server>  
-login <user-email>  
-password <user-password>  
+machine "remote-instance-of-labkey-server"  
+login "user-email"  
+password "user-password"  
   
 E.g.: