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url: https://docs.corbitaltech.dev/products/whatsbotapi/generate-token.md
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# Generate API Token

The Whatsbot REST API module requires an API token to authenticate and perform operations. Below are the steps to generate and save the API token.

#### Step-by-Step Instructions

1. **Access the Whatsbot API Token Page**:
   * Navigate to the Whatsbot API module in your Perfex CRM instance.
   * You should see a screen with the title **Whatsbotapi** and an input field labeled **Whatsbot API Token**.

2. **Generate a New API Token**:

   * Click on the **Generate Token** button on the right side of the input field.
   * A new token will be automatically generated and displayed in the input field.
   * The API token will appear as a long string of alphanumeric characters (e.g., `h4BwU34qju0Dzjtv...`).

   ![api-token](./images/api-token.png)

3. **Copy the Token**:
   * If you want to copy the token for later use, click on the **copy icon** (clipboard icon) next to the token input field.
   * This will copy the token to your clipboard for use in API requests.

4. **Save the Token**:
   * After generating and copying the token, click on the **Save Settings** button at the bottom right of the page to store the API token securely.
   * Saving the token ensures it can be used for future API calls without needing to regenerate it.

5. **Token Usage**:
   * Use the generated API token in your requests to authenticate against the Whatsbot REST API.
   * Ensure that you keep this token secure, as it provides access to your Whatsbot API.