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      Creating API and Authentication Tokens

      Authentication tokens are used to authenticate requests to the Edgescan API. They are therefore essential for integrating Edgescan with external tools.

      Version Number: v1.0.1

      Published Date: 3 Dec 2024

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      How to create authentication tokens

      Navigate to the Account dropdown menu > Account settings.

       

      The Authentication tokens section is located at the bottom of this section. Click on "View API tokens" to view a table containing the details of all API tokens previously created, including their label, expiry date and when they were last used.

       

      To create a token, enter a descriptive label in the text box click ‘Create’. A dialog box will appear showing the generated token. It is important to note that this value is not stored by edgescan™, and users are solely responsible for storing the value of any tokens they generate in a secure location. Once this dialog is closed the value of the token will never be displayed by edgescan™ again.

      Each token is associated with the account of the user who generated it, and therefore has the same permissions as that user.

      API tokens can be set to expire on a particular date and time by checking the ‘Expires’ checkbox and entering a date and time. After this date the token will no longer be accepted by the API.