> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Create API Token

> Generate an access token to authenticate requests to the Utexo Cloud API.

## Overview

Access tokens are used to authenticate requests to the [Cloud API](/access-token-authorization/cloud-api). Tokens do not expire and remain valid until manually revoked, so treat them like passwords.

## Creating a Token

1. **Navigate to the API Tokens page** \
   Go to the API Tokens page in your Utexo Cloud dashboard and click **"Create Access Token"**.

2. **Provide a token name** \
   Enter a descriptive name for the token. Using meaningful names (e.g., `production-server`, `dev-laptop`) helps you identify and manage multiple tokens.

3. **Copy and store the token securely** \
   The token is shown once. Store it in a secrets manager or environment variable immediately.

## Using the Token

Export the token as an environment variable and include it in API requests:

```bash theme={null}
export CLOUD_API_TOKEN="<your_token>"

curl -H "Authorization: Bearer ${CLOUD_API_TOKEN}" \
  "https://cloud-api.thunderstack.org/api/nodes"
```

See the [Cloud API reference](/access-token-authorization/cloud-api) for all available endpoints.

## Revoking a Token

<Warning>
  Revoking a token immediately deactivates it and prevents any further API access using that token.
</Warning>

To revoke a token:

1. Return to the **API Tokens** section in your dashboard.
2. Find the token item you want to revoke.
3. Click the **"Revoke"** button for that token.