API Access Token
An API Access Token is a secure key used to allow external or third-party systems to access EMGAGE APIs without sharing user credentials.
🔐 About API Access Tokens
API Access Tokens enable secure system-to-system communication and are commonly used for:
- External API integrations
- Data synchronization
- Secure authentication of API requests
📌 Prerequisites
- Logged in to the EMGAGE Dashboard
- Access to Token Configuration
- A valid reason for external API usage
🔎 Accessing Token Configuration
Use the Search option in the EMGAGE dashboard and search for Token Configuration.
⚙️ Generating an API Access Token
From the Token Configuration page, click Generate Token and enter a mandatory reason describing the purpose of the token.
Example:
- External Attendance System Integration
- Payroll API Access
⏳ Token Validity
- Token validity is fixed to 1 year
- Validity starts from the date of generation
- Validity period cannot be changed
The API Access Token remains valid for 1 year from the date of generation.
🚨 Important: Copy the Token
After successful submission, the token is displayed only once.
⚠️ Important
Copy and store the token immediately.
For security reasons, the token cannot be retrieved again.
🧩 Example Use Case
An organization integrates EMGAGE with an external attendance system:
- Admin generates an API Access Token
- Token is securely shared with the external system
- Token is used in API request headers
- EMGAGE validates the token and allows access
🎉 Completion
The API Access Token is now ready for use with external APIs.
For further assistance, contact the EMGAGE Support Team.