AI engineering glossary · Web APIs HTTP
What is access token?
Access token: A short-lived credential issued by an authorization server that an application presents to an API to act for a user with specific permissions. Its brief lifetime limits damage if it leaks.
Access token: an example
An access token valid for 60 minutes is sent as a Bearer token with each call.
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Where you learn it
Access token is part of the AI Engineering Program, which teaches it with notes, a hands-on lab and an exam. The first lesson is free.