FAQs
Obtaining the API token
To get the API token for a user, an HTTP POST request should be sent to the Token resource. In the post body, username and password are specified in JSON format, and the response body contains a token key with an actual API Token as the value.
What is the security token for API? ›
A security token is necessary for login while using the Salesforce API. A security token is an alpha – numeric with specific instance that you can use in your passwords or enter in a distinct field in a client application. Your settings or profile do not show your security token.
How do I reset my API only user token? ›
Note If you have the API only user permission, or your admin specifies login IP ranges for your account, you can't manually reset your security token. To reset your token, contact your admin. From your personal settings, in the Quick Find box, enter Reset , and then select Reset My Security Token.
How do I authenticate with API token? ›
API token authentication
If you use an API token, combine your email address and API token to generate the authorization header. The email address and API token combination need to be a Base-64 encoded string. For an example of how to format the authorization header, see the code block below.
How do I get an access token without logging in? ›
Send a POST request to the /token identity platform endpoint to acquire an access token. In this request, the client uses the client secret. The directory tenant that you want to request permission from. The value can be in GUID or a friendly name format.
What is API key and access token? ›
API keys are for projects, authentication is for users
Authentication tokens identify a user — the person — that is using the app or site.
What is an example of a security token? ›
Examples of security tokens in crypto include Polymath, tZero, Harbor, and Securitize. What is a security token? A security token is a digital asset that represents ownership or participation in a real-world asset, such as shares in a company, real estate, or commodities.
How to create API token? ›
To create an API token, follow these steps:
- Sign in to your Okta organization as a user with administrator privileges . ...
- In the Admin Console, select Security > API from the menu and then select the Tokens tab.
- Click Create Token.
- Name your token and click Create Token.
- Record the token value.
How to secure Web API token? ›
Web API Security Best Practices
- Data Encryption through TLS. Security starts right from establishing an HTTP connection. ...
- Access Control. ...
- Throttling and Quotas. ...
- Sensitive Information in the API Communication. ...
- Remove Unnecessary Information. ...
- Using Hashed Passwords. ...
- Data Validation.
How do I get a reset token? ›
Resetting Tokens
- Log in to Salesforce.
- Access your Salesforce settings.
- Enter reset into the Quick Find search bar.
- Click Search.
- Click Reset My Security Token.
- Click Reset Security Token.
- Navigate to the email address that is listed in your Salesforce personal settings.
- Open the security token email.
Token Authentication in 4 Easy Steps
- Request: The person asks for access to a server or protected resource. ...
- Verification: The server determines that the person should have access. ...
- Tokens: The server communicates with the authentication device, like a ring, key, phone, or similar device.
What is an example of an API key? ›
API keys that are generated must also use Alphanumeric and special characters. An example of such an API key is zaCELgL. 0imfnc8mVLWwsAawjYr4Rx-Af50DDqtlx .
Where are API tokens stored? ›
If your app needs to call APIs on behalf of the user, access tokens and (optionally) refresh tokens are needed. These can be stored server-side or in a session cookie. The cookie needs to be encrypted and have a maximum size of 4 KB.
Where is Web API token stored? ›
Token-based authentication is a process where the user sends his credential to the server, server will validate the user details and generate a token which is sent as response to the users, and user store the token in client side, so client do further HTTP call using this token which can be added to the header and ...
How do I get an access token? ›
How to get an access token
- Authorize access to your backend client. ...
- Add a user. ...
- Grant access to a specific user. ...
- Get the OAuth access token.