# Create an API Access Token as a Partner

Follow the steps below to edit a brand API token. Read some tips on how to [keep your access tokens secure](https://app.gitbook.com/s/hRN1rcrim887TwHLBjac/reference-documentation/api-access-tokens-and-changelog/keep-your-access-tokens-secure).

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**Note:** Visit impact.com's [Integrations Portal](https://integrations.impact.com/impact-publisher/reference/overview) to view API reference documentation, integration guides, and more.
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#### Create an access token

1. From the top navigation bar, select ![](https://347878556-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fb2rE79d9UhOKZQLgzSqx%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-1183576591b45997efe4dc81a25024640591d02a%2F245137dc972a7a7f6165b59538fcdbac8fd5bd8fee4ba9f20c1a2982c5b58b57.svg?alt=media) **\[User profile] → Settings**.
2. Under *Technical*, select **API**.
3. Create a new token by selecting **Create Access Token** on the upper-right side of the page.

#### Create a token

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<summary>1. Setup</summary>

* Enter a suitable name into the **Token Name** text field.
* Add a **Description** that describes the purpose of the token for your reference in the future.
* Specify the **API Version** that the token will be compatible with. We suggest using the latest API version, which is also the default choice.
* Select **Next**.

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<summary>2. Contact Information</summary>

* Select a **Primary Contact** from the drop-down menu. We'll be in touch with the primary contact about development updates.
* Optionally, add email addresses for developers who should know about updates related to the access token. This is handy when creating tokens for developers who are not account users.

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* Select **Next**.

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<summary>3. API Scopes</summary>

* Toggle an API category on, then check the checkboxes on the left to select the access scopes that you would like to allow on your API token.
* You can clear all scopes by clicking the **Clear All** button near the top-right of the page.

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<summary>4. Create</summary>

* Finally, select **Create** on the lower right of the page.

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