--- title: "Creating API Tokens" slug: "creating-api-tokens" updated: 2025-07-10T16:36:43Z published: 2025-07-10T16:36:43Z canonical: "support.jacquard.com/creating-api-tokens" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://support.jacquard.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Creating API Tokens API tokens can be used to authenticate access to the API with the **Authorization: Bearer ** header. You can create this yourself in the Jacquard platform as long as you have admin access. If you are not a Jacquard admin, please request that your admin follow the steps below. ## Video walkthrough [![](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/860862167/1b472bd206e481ae542e8fc0/undefined-high+%285%29.gif?expires=1749756600&signature=b22e0904ba0c29eb93fcf0867c1d03a52208c964c1f25bdd09441556b836c17a&req=fCYnHs98nIdYFb4f3HP0gCbop5uFfbmYxB3OQmPKiRamk8VeaIghpjp%2Bo5MA%0AWMg5n8NXZQTwW25N5A%3D%3D%0A)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/860862167/1b472bd206e481ae542e8fc0/undefined-high+%285%29.gif?expires=1749756600&signature=b22e0904ba0c29eb93fcf0867c1d03a52208c964c1f25bdd09441556b836c17a&req=fCYnHs98nIdYFb4f3HP0gCbop5uFfbmYxB3OQmPKiRamk8VeaIghpjp%2Bo5MA%0AWMg5n8NXZQTwW25N5A%3D%3D%0A) ## Written walkthrough ### 1. Navigate to the **API Tokens** area Click **Admin** in the top navigation bar and then **Settings** from the dropdown menu. [![](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/1004523042/035f614b3b309ed729bbdc18/image.png?expires=1749756600&signature=af3cc347e84321fa72d1928066fccc72e3716f6600f309bdb8e9bb6451d75a42&req=dSAnEsx8noFbW%2FMW1HO4zZNY88L2RD26hgT803%2FZtDmnd1UB4g%2BbB5tyX1bF%0AjHhdwpS6F3O32h5KX4s%3D%0A)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/1004523042/035f614b3b309ed729bbdc18/image.png?expires=1749756600&signature=af3cc347e84321fa72d1928066fccc72e3716f6600f309bdb8e9bb6451d75a42&req=dSAnEsx8noFbW%2FMW1HO4zZNY88L2RD26hgT803%2FZtDmnd1UB4g%2BbB5tyX1bF%0AjHhdwpS6F3O32h5KX4s%3D%0A) In the upper-right corner of the **Account settings** screen, click on **API Tokens**. [![](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/1004523884/43cfff43f1a62072c81f6597/image.png?expires=1749756600&signature=064e2ede2d3355772888b2d5d0360f059693d86de56839157fe03f72df5d14a9&req=dSAnEsx8nolXXfMW1HO4zehLq%2BtqlRG1TnLed4LKdejo6Q59407GenyrQmvt%0AekshlwbAVduznWhr8xA%3D%0A)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/1004523884/43cfff43f1a62072c81f6597/image.png?expires=1749756600&signature=064e2ede2d3355772888b2d5d0360f059693d86de56839157fe03f72df5d14a9&req=dSAnEsx8nolXXfMW1HO4zehLq%2BtqlRG1TnLed4LKdejo6Q59407GenyrQmvt%0AekshlwbAVduznWhr8xA%3D%0A) ### 2. Create your token Click **+ New token**. [![](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/1004525030/72522e51f18e3e594ca95bc0/image.png?expires=1749756600&signature=1ed6045edd165c7f7d23c8b8aa8066fdafcb9c90fee6c853d57854bf701f7821&req=dSAnEsx8mIFcWfMW1HO4zZ6lVHHh0OYMfRO%2BTORLgCcFB9qj1cKXZXvEenQk%0An1uJM1pjK6J71VgyCVc%3D%0A)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/1004525030/72522e51f18e3e594ca95bc0/image.png?expires=1749756600&signature=1ed6045edd165c7f7d23c8b8aa8066fdafcb9c90fee6c853d57854bf701f7821&req=dSAnEsx8mIFcWfMW1HO4zZ6lVHHh0OYMfRO%2BTORLgCcFB9qj1cKXZXvEenQk%0An1uJM1pjK6J71VgyCVc%3D%0A) Give your token a descriptive name and then click **Generate**. [![](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/1004526123/d4cc2dc06e1beb3db496b642/image.png?expires=1749756600&signature=f7724483a9b09bf58b9b9633521db9eac524c42e5ec0dbb5e6891176dd3f2bc6&req=dSAnEsx8m4BdWvMW1HO4zYIVHQJz5fSWdiAez0HniiEAUUhTvXeEYZ3ocoBz%0AnTWef4g0Ies6Onr0Kuw%3D%0A)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/1004526123/d4cc2dc06e1beb3db496b642/image.png?expires=1749756600&signature=f7724483a9b09bf58b9b9633521db9eac524c42e5ec0dbb5e6891176dd3f2bc6&req=dSAnEsx8m4BdWvMW1HO4zYIVHQJz5fSWdiAez0HniiEAUUhTvXeEYZ3ocoBz%0AnTWef4g0Ies6Onr0Kuw%3D%0A) ### 3. Store your token somewhere secure for your team's use You'll need to use this token wherever indicated for your integration to function properly. Ensure that when sharing this token with your team you do so in a secure manner. An admin can return to this screen at any time and copy the token by clicking the copy icon in the **Token** field. [![](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/1004530047/5b2c5ac85f5bf408d4337c50/image.png?expires=1749756600&signature=de5346978d87d5a21ba30a164a1c152b71fbd39b2152f055ca5958860c8df902&req=dSAnEsx9nYFbXvMW1HO4zSWJQJiDg9vYMYt32%2FDaHDrhiuFUkgrlHnp%2B%2FN9A%0A6dUGvsaYZFnLufBdPLM%3D%0A)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/1004530047/5b2c5ac85f5bf408d4337c50/image.png?expires=1749756600&signature=de5346978d87d5a21ba30a164a1c152b71fbd39b2152f055ca5958860c8df902&req=dSAnEsx9nYFbXvMW1HO4zSWJQJiDg9vYMYt32%2FDaHDrhiuFUkgrlHnp%2B%2FN9A%0A6dUGvsaYZFnLufBdPLM%3D%0A) ### 4. Take note of your token's expiration date Ensure when you share this token with your team that everyone clearly notes and remembers the token's expiration date. Tokens are valid for two years from the date of their creation. [![](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/1004534025/0156404081e91238f50aa724/image.png?expires=1749756600&signature=cd65212c18a26c8134ff9f8a48feb1490e91fa59187a17184dbd32781345b5fa&req=dSAnEsx9mYFdXPMW1HO4zSAZzU%2By1M2fQtVd%2BENC7w9eAH8yCEvytsQ74q8X%0AJqSx9ZNtewewfU67pjo%3D%0A)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/1004534025/0156404081e91238f50aa724/image.png?expires=1749756600&signature=cd65212c18a26c8134ff9f8a48feb1490e91fa59187a17184dbd32781345b5fa&req=dSAnEsx9mYFdXPMW1HO4zSAZzU%2By1M2fQtVd%2BENC7w9eAH8yCEvytsQ74q8X%0AJqSx9ZNtewewfU67pjo%3D%0A) Once your token expires, you'll need to follow these steps again to create a new token for your team to use. > [!CAUTION] > If your token's security is ever compromised, please delete the token by clicking the trash can icon next to it. > > > > [![](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/1004535701/2e35f98b23b954c45dcc656b/image.png?expires=1749756600&signature=5c876fb23ddf2a17b162f4ebbacd47c51d19731818a5a08b8ae4355e6e4658ef&req=dSAnEsx9mIZfWPMW1HO4zec4vxbhbbhF2hfSs2HXvzu3a%2FENfBdkIp33Eodx%0Aqshf6yDWaFesWbkvZwg%3D%0A)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/1004535701/2e35f98b23b954c45dcc656b/image.png?expires=1749756600&signature=5c876fb23ddf2a17b162f4ebbacd47c51d19731818a5a08b8ae4355e6e4658ef&req=dSAnEsx9mIZfWPMW1HO4zec4vxbhbbhF2hfSs2HXvzu3a%2FENfBdkIp33Eodx%0Aqshf6yDWaFesWbkvZwg%3D%0A) > > > > Then, click **Yes, delete it!** > > > > [![](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/1004536466/01e88756cd73a9bacc3b02d7/image.png?expires=1749756600&signature=4b31879c45a4e44d27298095b72cd9b3fbbdc3e0c42c73f89e8df8f4ef6e4e00&req=dSAnEsx9m4VZX%2FMW1HO4zTnyQi4KCDi7FoC2a9V8pWfYZomNezPWnx1yYiE5%0AQwpa52nMcs4ayqGJYNQ%3D%0A)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/1004536466/01e88756cd73a9bacc3b02d7/image.png?expires=1749756600&signature=4b31879c45a4e44d27298095b72cd9b3fbbdc3e0c42c73f89e8df8f4ef6e4e00&req=dSAnEsx9m4VZX%2FMW1HO4zTnyQi4KCDi7FoC2a9V8pWfYZomNezPWnx1yYiE5%0AQwpa52nMcs4ayqGJYNQ%3D%0A) > > > > You may then create a new token following the steps above.