Access tokens are used to access the API without providing a username and password taking the place of login data. Specific actions can be performed within the API based on granted privileges. There is no limit to how many tokens can be created and are listed on the tab. Any user role can create an access token.
To generate an access token, follow these steps:
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From the user menu (top right), hover over and click on Profile.
The page opens.
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Select the tab and click Generate token.
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Click Save.
The token is added to the list and a notification is sent that the token has been created. The token will be presented in plain text and should be copied and stored in a secure location as for security reasons will not be presented again.
To edit a token name, click .
To delete a token, click . Deleting a token renders it inoperable.