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Clarify which server names to sign requests with
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Clarify the server names to use when signing requests.

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The server names in the JSON above are the server names for each homeserver involved. Delegation from
the `server name resolution section <#resolving-server-names>`_ above do not affect
these - the server names from before delegation would take place are used. This
same condition applies throughout the request signing process.
Step 2 add Authorization header: Step 2 add Authorization header:
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