8.7.12. Adding an API access token

8.7.12.1. Introduction

This procedure describes:

• The adding of an API access token

• The creation of this access token

• The possible deletion of an existing token

Note

This graphical interface is described in The `API Keys` section of the `Accounts` submenu.

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8.7.12.2. Prerequisites

• User : member of Administrator group

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8.7.12.3. Preliminary operations

• Login to GCenter via a browser (see Connecting to the GCenter web interface via a web browser). with the prerequisite rights.

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8.7.12.4. Procedure to access to the `Permissions history` window for an administrator account

• In the navigation bar, successively click on:

• The `Admin` button

• The `Gcenter` sub-menu

• The `Accounts` command

  The `Accounts` window is displayed.

• Click on the `Api keys` heading.

  The `Api keys` window is displayed.

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8.7.12.5. Procedure

• Enter the name of the API in the `Name` field (2).

• Select the desired account, hence the rights, using the `Permissions` field (3).

• Select the expiration date by clicking on the `Expiration date` field (4): use the calendar displayed.

• Press the `Add` button (5).

  After adding:

  • a message that the token was created is displayed

  • the created token is displayed

  Token generated with success:
  ```n_Y9lzbKnhNhK7Sw4OfzLqOuFC_bxDC1rtHTHCT7aoNTSkw3S0Mfqxx06KXSXTjHXbglUx9_IV0XVz-I1g8p34-1i8NaY9Grasu_IrpA24JkWhz5UWul12ePiebn_SOaiFhJpjHLD8slMx2aW1hVhiqL92UbDwtJ6uej7wpZ-IM```
   Make sure you save it. You won't be able to access it again.
  

• Use the displayed token.

  The list in `The API Token list` area is updated.
• If necessary, delete an existing token using the trash button.

  A confirmation window is displayed with the following message.

  `Do you want to delete the token ? .`

• Press the `Yes` button to confirm the deletion.

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