Access Tokens

Access tokens are digital credentials that grant a client temporary access to a specific set of API resources. These tokens are issued by an authorization server after successful authentication and contain information about the granted scopes.

They are used in place of long-lived credentials, which reduces the risk of long-term exposure. Access tokens have a finite lifespan and can be revoked if security is compromised.

In trading environments, they allow for seamless and secure interaction between different services without requiring the transmission of primary account secrets. They are essential for modern, stateless API architectures, providing a secure and efficient way to manage ongoing access.