APIs & Integration
Authentication token
A credential used to prove that a request is authorized.
Example
A short-lived token proves the application is allowed to access a service.
Why it matters
It lets requests carry proof of access without repeating a full sign-in each time.
You'll hear it
“That credential expired, so the connection needs renewing.”
Can you control it?
Set by the team
The people building or running the AI choose this setup. An everyday user generally needs their help to change how this part works.
Common questions
- Does possessing a token always permit every action?
- No. Its scope and the service's rules can restrict what is allowed.
- Can a token stop working before its stated expiry?
- Yes. Access may be revoked or the related account may change.
- Should a token be included in ordinary shared logs?
- No. Exposing it can let someone misuse the access it represents.