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. 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:

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 for all available endpoints.

Revoking a Token

Revoking a token immediately deactivates it and prevents any further API access using that token.

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.