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# API token: authorize your organization's access to the claimr API

> Generate your organization's API token and use it to authorize requests to the claimr API.

All API requests to the claimr system require authorization to ensure secure access and protect your organization's data. This authorization is handled through the use of an API token.

<Note>
  * The claimr API token acts as your organization's key to access the API. It is associated with your organization as a whole, not with individual users.
  * Keep your API token confidential and store it securely. Any API requests made without a valid API token will be rejected as unauthorized.
</Note>

## Generate and authorize your API token

<Steps>
  <Step title="Access the API section">
    Navigate to the API section within the claimr admin panel.

    <Frame caption="API section in claimr">
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/claimr/XRiO9IZ9z1Cg9XR7/images/api-guide/api-section-navigation.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=XRiO9IZ9z1Cg9XR7&q=85&s=962224fe52396f184dcc6039b9364d31" alt="API section in claimr" width="1338" height="258" data-path="images/api-guide/api-section-navigation.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Generate the token">
    Click **Generate Token**. A pop-up window will appear displaying your unique API token.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save the token">
    Copy this token and store it in a secure location. Once you close the pop-up, you will not be able to retrieve this token again.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open the API Playground">
    Open the [API Playground](/api-reference) and click **Authorize**. A dialog box will appear, prompting you to enter your API token.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Authorize">
    Paste your copied API token into the designated field and click **Authorize** to complete the authorization process.
  </Step>
</Steps>

For troubleshooting or support, reach our claimr support team or email us at [yo@claimr.io](mailto:yo@claimr.io).