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title: How to Create and Use OAuth 2.0 Tokens in Litmus Edge
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createdAt: 2024-11-26T19:41:59.327Z
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You can create and use OAuth 2.0 tokens for accessing Litmus Edge APIs.  

# Generating an OAuth 2.0 Token in Litmus Edge 

**To create an OAuth 2.0 token:**

1. Navigate to **System** > **Access Control** > **Tokens**.
2. In **Add API Credentials**, click **Add OAuth Client**.

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3. Select **OAuth 2.0 Client** as the  credential type.

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4. Configure the following token settings:
   - Provide a **Token Name**.
   - Assign the token to appropriate **RBAC (Role-Based Access Control) groups**.
   - (Optional) Set an **Expiration Date** for the token.
   - Define the **Access Token Lifespan in minutes**.
   - Click **Add**.

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5. Litmus Edge will generate **Client ID **and **Client Secret***.*
   - Copy and securely store the *Client ID* and *Client Secret*.
     These values are shown only once.

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# Using OAuth 2.0 Token with Postman 

**To use OAuth 2.0 token with Postman:**

1. Open [Postman](https://www.postman.com/).
2. Click **New Request**.

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3. Create a new request and select either **GET** or **POST** based on your needs.
4. Navigate to the **Authorization** tab.
5. Select **OAuth 2.0 **from the *Auth* *Type *dropdown.

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6. Under **Configure New Token**:
   - **Token Name**: Enter a name for this token configuration.
   - **Grant Type**: Select **Client Credentials**.
   - **Access Token URL**: Enter the token endpoint: `https://<Litmus Edge URL>/auth/v3/oauth/token`.
   - **Client ID**: Enter the *Client ID&#x20;*&#x67;enerated in Litmus Edge.
   - **Client Secret**: Enter the *Client Secret&#x20;*&#x67;enerated in Litmus Edge.
   - **Scope**: Leave this field empty (if not required).
   - **Client Authentication:** Choose **Send as Basic Auth header**.

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7. Click on **Get New Access Token**.
   Postman retrieves the token and displays it in the **Access Token** field.
8. Add the **Authorization Token** to your request.
   The token is automatically added to the headers by Postman.
9. Click **Send** to execute the API request.
10. Verify the response from the server.