--- title: API tokens slug: bar/dev/api-tokens description: Learn how to create and control API tokens to build integrations with your BUSY Bar image: https://archbee-image-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/K1X_qOmHp6PEqgG1Z86US_busy-docs-prev.jpg docTags: createdAt: 2026-07-09T15:09:14.913Z --- An API token is a unique key that lets apps and services securely connect to your BUSY Bar over the internet. On this page, you'll learn how to: - [Create an API token](docId:3AUwYBGy9fGU_b8DnFm4h) :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/JOYoOfZBWq8K46a17xtZ8-20260312-164747.png" alt caption width="60" height="88"} - [Rename a token](docId:3AUwYBGy9fGU_b8DnFm4h) :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/JOYoOfZBWq8K46a17xtZ8-20260312-164747.png" alt caption width="60" height="88"} - [Delete a token](docId:3AUwYBGy9fGU_b8DnFm4h) :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/JOYoOfZBWq8K46a17xtZ8-20260312-164747.png" alt caption width="60" height="88"} *** # Create an API token :::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem In the web browser on your PC, go to [cloud.busy.app](https://cloud.busy.app) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Log in to your BUSY account with your email address, or continue with Google, Apple, or Microsoft. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem In the **API tokens** tab, click **+ Create token**. ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/c6lTCPRKQ8EvI2v_BAR6L_busy-account-create-an-api-token.png) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Enter the **Token name**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem In the **Access scope** list, select the scope for this token. The scope determines which API the token can be used with: - **BUSY Bar** — remote control of one connected BUSY Bar ([BUSY Bar HTTP API](https://api.busy.app/busybar/docs)). - **Account** — timer state and profiles synced across your BUSY account ([BUSY account HTTP API](https://api.busy.app/docs)). ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click **Continue**. ::: ::::WorkflowBlockItem Copy and save your API token. :::hint{type="danger"} :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/qnjdr5-ckAAHFovFCIo6c_danger-icon.png" alt caption width="76" height="88"}** ****Save your API token in a secure place** It is shown only once for security reasons, as anyone with the token can make requests on your behalf. If you lose it, you‘ll need to generate a new one. ::: :::: ::::: *** # Rename a token ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem In the web browser on your PC, go to [cloud.busy.app](https://cloud.busy.app) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem In the **API tokens** tab, click the :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/_ScZ0XnFsOp19_kqii0gA_bi-edit-fill.png" alt caption width="60" height="60"}** Edit** icon next to the token you want to rename. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem In the pop-up, enter the new name and click **Save**. ::: :::: *** # Delete a token :::hint{type="danger"} :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/qnjdr5-ckAAHFovFCIo6c_danger-icon.png" alt caption width="76" height="88"}** ****Deleting a token is permanent** Once you delete a token, all requests using this token will stop working permanently. Any apps or services that rely on it will no longer work. ::: ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem In the web browser on your PC, go to [cloud.busy.app](https://cloud.busy.app) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem In the **API tokens** tab, click the :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/cauoOCby4ZI9n81jwFS1R_bi-trash-fill.png" alt caption width="60" height="60"}** Delete** icon next to the token you want to delete. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem In the pop-up, click **Delete token **to confirm the action. ::: ::::