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The Smart Send API uses bearer tokens for authentication. Every request must include a valid API token in the Authorization header.

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Creating an API token

To create an API token, start by logging into the Smart Send platform .
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Navigate to API Tokens

Go to API Tokens.
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Create token

In the Create API Token section, fill in a name. The name is only used for your internal classification and is not visible outside your team.Create API Token form with token name field
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Generate token

Click the Create button. A modal opens displaying the newly generated API token.Modal displaying the newly generated API token
The API token is only shown once. Copy it and store it somewhere safe immediately. If you lose it, you will need to delete it and create a new one.

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Using your API token

Include your API token in the Authorization header of every request, prefixed with Bearer:
Treat API tokens like passwords. Never commit them to version control, embed them in client-side code, or share them in support tickets. Use environment variables or a secrets manager to keep them safe.

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Revoking an API token

If a token is no longer needed or may have been exposed, revoke it immediately.
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Navigate to API Tokens

Go to API Tokens.
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Find the token

In the Manage API Tokens section, find the token you want to delete.List of API tokens with delete option
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Delete the token

Click the Delete button next to the token and confirm the action.Confirmation dialog for deleting an API token
Deleting an API token is irreversible and immediately breaks any integration that is still using it.