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Create an API token

Use API tokens to authenticate the Operately CLI, scripts, integrations, and direct API requests.

  1. Click your avatar or initials in the top-right corner of the screen.
  2. Select API Tokens from the menu.
  3. On the API Tokens page, click Create API Token.
  4. Choose whether the token should be Read-only or Full-access by toggling the access switch.
  5. Click Create API Token to generate the token.
  6. Copy the newly created token and store it somewhere safe.

Choose the right access level#

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  • Use Read-only when you only need to fetch data.
  • Use Full-access when you need to create, update, or delete data through the API or CLI.

Manage your tokens#

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  • You can create as many tokens as you need.
  • You can rename tokens to keep them organized.
  • You can change an existing token between Read-only and Full-access.
  • You can delete a token at any time.
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