# Create API tokens

Account administrators can create API tokens for authentication directly from the platform.

### Create API token

To create a new token:

1. Go to **Settings** > **API tokens**. 
2. Select **Add**.

<div data-with-frame="true"><figure><img src="/files/9md02LN1xkS7BLJYIAfo" alt=""><figcaption><p>Use the Add API token wizard to add a new token.</p></figcaption></figure></div>

3. In the **Add API token** wizard, do the following:
   1. **General** – Provide the token details, then select **Next**:
      1. **Logo** – (Optional) Add an image for your token. You can select a file to upload or drop your file into the selection area. By uploading an image, you can easily identify your token from the list of tokens.&#x20;
      2. **Name** – (Required) Enter a name for your token.&#x20;
      3. **Description** – (Optional) Add the token description.
   2. **Modules** – Select the platform modules that the token will allow access to, then select **Next**. Only the modules that SoftwareOne has enabled for your account are displayed on the page.&#x20;
   3. **Overview** – Verify the details, then select **Add**. The token is created, and a summary is displayed.
   4. **Summary** – Select **View details** to open the token details page or select **Close**.&#x20;


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