# API tokens

API tokens allow third-party applications to access Efento Cloud data in a **read-only** mode. This includes measurement points, measurements, and alerts, while maintaining security and control over your Organization’s data. **Only users with Administrator permissions can create and manage API tokens.**

**Creating a New API Token**

1. Click the **Settings** icon (gear) in the left menu and select **Access**.
2. Navigate to the **API Tokens** tab.
3. Click **Add API Token**.
4. Specify the **location** the token will have access to.

Once created, the API token value will be displayed in the **API Tokens** list.

**Managing API Tokens**

* **Edit:** Click the **pencil icon** to change the location(s) the token can access.
* **Delete:** Click the **trash can icon** to permanently remove the token.
* **Deactivate:** Toggle the switch in the **Actions** column to temporarily disable the token without deleting it.

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Documentation of API endpoints along with information how to retrieve the data is available in the [API integration](/efento-cloud/integrations/api-integration.md) section.


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