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API Tokens
Generate API tokens to access the MonitoringDog API programmatically.
Overview
API tokens allow external scripts, CI/CD pipelines, or third-party tools to authenticate with the MonitoringDog API without using your account credentials.
Types of Tokens
| Type | Scope |
|---|---|
| Team API token | Scoped to a single team. Use this for automations that act on behalf of one team. |
| Global (organization) API token | Scoped to an entire organization. Use this for cross-team operations. |
Creating a Team API Token
- Go to Settings > API Tokens within a team.
- Click Create Token.
- Give the token a descriptive name (e.g.
ci-pipeline). - Click Generate.
- Copy the token immediately — it will not be shown again.
Creating a Global API Token
- Open the organization settings.
- Go to API Tokens.
- Follow the same steps as above.
Using a Token
Include the token in the Authorization header of your API requests:
Authorization: Bearer <your-token>Revoking a Token
To revoke a token, find it in the token list and click Delete. The token will stop working immediately.