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Create an API Token

Use API tokens when another app or script needs secure programmatic access to data in your NEXT teamspace.

API tokens are useful for integrations and internal tooling, but they should be treated like secrets because you cannot recover the full token later if it is lost.

Before You Start​

  • You must have permission to edit teamspace settings.
  • Know which integration, script, or automation will use the token before you generate it.

Steps​

  1. Open Teamspace Settings > General > Security & Privacy.
  2. Scroll to API tokens.
  3. Click Generate API token.
  4. Copy the new token and store it in your password manager or secret store right away.
  5. Delete older tokens when they are no longer needed.

When Should I Use This?​

  • When you are connecting NEXT to another system.
  • When an internal workflow needs API access to a teamspace.
  • When you need to rotate an older token for security reasons.

Tips​

  • Generate a new token instead of reusing one that has been shared too broadly.
  • Remove tokens that belong to retired integrations or one-off scripts.

Example​

This video shows how to generate a new API token from the Security & Privacy page.

FAQ​

Q: Can I reveal the full token again later?​

No. If you lose it, create a new token and delete the old one.

Q: Should I keep old tokens around?​

Only if they are still actively used. Unused tokens should be removed to reduce risk.