API tokens are unique identifiers that allow third-party services to securely allow communication to an application or system. For third-party services to establish communication with the Staffbase platform, you can create API tokens in the Studio and then use them to request access to the Staffbase platform. These tokens are used frequently in integration scenarios, where you need to establish communication between the Staffbase platform and third-party applications or systems. API tokens can be generated with different levels of access permissions.

Generating an API Token

1. In the Studio open the platform Settings.
2. In the menu, under the section System click API Access.
3. Click Create API token.
   The dialog to create the API token opens.
   
   
4. Enter a title.
5. Select an access level. 
   
   The level of access required for the API depends on the business use case. For example, for RSS feeds Read-only access is sufficient, whereas for advanced integrations, Administrative access is required.
6. Click Create.
   The API token is generated.

Retrieving the API Token

To use the API token you have created, you can copy it to a clipboard.

1. In the Studio navigate to the platform Settings.
2. Under the section System, click API Access.
3. Click on the required API token to copy it to the clipboard.
   You can use the copied API token to establish communication between third-party services and the Staffbase API.