Generating a New Access Token

Step 1: Open Section

To generate a new access token, please follow the steps below:

user menu highlighted access tokens menu item

  1. Locate the "avatar profile" in the top right corner. Click on the avatar profile to open the user menu

  2. In the user menu, find the "Access Token" section

access tokens page

  1. Click on the "Generate a New Access Token" button within the "Access Token" section. Upon clicking, a modal dialog box will appear on the screen, displaying a form for generating the access token.

Step 2: Generate Token

access tokens form select expiry

  1. Within the modal dialog form, you will find a dropdown menu labeled "Token Expiry." This dropdown allows you to select the desired expiration period for the access token. The available options are as follows:

  2. Once you have selected the desired expiration period, click on the "Generate" button within the modal dialog form. This action will create a new access token based on your selected expiration period.

* 7 days
* 30 days
* 60 days
* 90 days
* 180 days
* 1 year
* 10 years (default)

By default, the expiration period is set to 10 years. If you prefer a different expiration period, select the appropriate option from the dropdown menu.

Step 3: Copy and Save Access Token

access tokens form copy token

  1. After generating the access token, you have two options for copying it:

    1. Manual Copying: You can manually copy the access token from the modal dialog box. Simply highlight the generated token and use the standard copy command (Ctrl+C on Windows or Command+C on macOS) to copy it to the clipboard.

    2. Copy to Clipboard Button: Alternatively, you can utilize a "Copy to Clipboard". Clicking this button will automatically copy the generated access token to your clipboard, ready for pasting.

  2. Congratulations! You have successfully generated a new access token and copied it to the clipboard

Please note that access tokens are sensitive credentials. Keep them secure and avoid sharing them with unauthorized individuals. It is good practice to periodically review and rotate your access tokens for enhanced security.