# API Tokens

The Marketplace Platform uses API tokens to authenticate requests to the [REST API](/developer-resources/rest-api.md).

Your API token must be included in the **Authorization** HTTP header with the **Bearer** prefix for authentication. For example, the following request could be used to retrieve a list of buyers:

```http
GET https://api.platform.softwareone.com/public/v1/accounts/buyers
Authorization: Bearer {TOKEN_VALUE}
```

Your API keys have permissions assigned to them, so keep them secure. Do not share your secret API keys in public areas, like GitHub or client-side code. 

{% hint style="info" %}
All API requests must be made over **HTTPS**. Calls made over plain **HTTP** will fail. API requests without authentication will also fail.
{% endhint %}

### Accessing API tokens

The **API tokens** page allows account administrators to create and view API tokens. Administrators can also edit, delete, enable, or disable a token.

To navigate to the **API tokens** page, select the main menu, then choose **Settings** > **API tokens**. The list of tokens is displayed:

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On the **tokens** page, you can view various details for each token, including the token name, creation date, status, and more.&#x20;

You can also select a token to view detailed information organized across several tabs. The information available includes the token endpoint and secret, a record of events or logs for the statement, and more. For details, see [View API tokens](/modules-and-features/settings/api-tokens/view-api-tokens.md).

### Related topics

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[Token status](/modules-and-features/settings/api-tokens/token-states.md)
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[Create API tokens](/modules-and-features/settings/api-tokens/create-api-token.md)
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[View API tokens](/modules-and-features/settings/api-tokens/view-api-tokens.md)
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[Edit API tokens](/modules-and-features/settings/api-tokens/edit-api-token.md)
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[Copy API token](/modules-and-features/settings/api-tokens/copy-api-token.md)
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[Delete API token](/modules-and-features/settings/api-tokens/delete-api-token.md)
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[Enable or disable API token](/modules-and-features/settings/api-tokens/enable-or-disable-api-token.md)
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