> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.apono.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.apono.io/api-reference/api-overview/api-authentication.md).

# API Authentication

### Generate an API Token

1. Log in to the[ Apono App](https://app.apono.io/) or [User Portal](https://portal.apono.io/my-access).
2. Click the **Profile** icon in the bottom left corner.
3. Click **Settings** and then **Personal API Token** to view your API tokens.

{% hint style="success" %}
You can also access the API tokens page directly via the following links, depending on your platform: [Admin](https://app.apono.io/personal-api-tokens) or [Portal](https://portal.apono.io/api-tokens).
{% endhint %}

4. Click the **Add API Token** button to generate a new token.
5. Give the new token a name and click Generate New Token.

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{% hint style="warning" %}
Record Your API Tokens in a Safe Place. This is the only time that the unencrypted token is displayed.
{% endhint %}

### Use the API Token

When using any Apono API endpoint, you will be asked to authenticate with one of your tokens. Add this to your request header:

```
--header 'authorization: Bearer <your-api-token>'
```

If you are accessing endpoints under the `/user/` path, the end user must generate the authenticated token. These endpoints are designed for actions that reflect the permissions and context of the individual user making the request.

To enable API token generation for end users, please contact Apono Support at <support@apono.io>.

This capability must be explicitly enabled for your organization before end users can generate their tokens.


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