APIs & Integration
Bearer token
A common API credential sent with a request to authorize access.
Example
The request header sends `Bearer` followed by the access token.
Why it matters
It provides a straightforward way for a request to carry granted access.
You'll hear it
“Anyone who copies this token may be able to use it.”
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
- Why does the word bearer matter?
- The service commonly accepts possession of the token as the basis for access, subject to its restrictions.
- Can a bearer token have limited permissions?
- Yes. It can be restricted to particular actions or resources.
- Does changing an account password always disable every token?
- Not necessarily. The service decides how access keys expire or get disabled.