HTTP: Authentication
✅ HTTP API is best for: Backend services, scripts, and automated systems interacting with HTTP.
- Tokens are tied to a
User
(a real person) or aMachineUser
(a service or bot). - Tokens can expire automatically if configured.
- Used in API requests as
Authorization: Bearer <token>
.
- Navigate to Settings → API Tokens
- Click Create API Token
- Select User or MachineUser
- Enter a name and optionally set an expiry date
- Click Create, then copy and store the token securely