API tokens

API Tokens

API tokens let you authenticate with the Screendesk API to build custom recording experiences, integrate with your tools, or automate workflows.

API access is available on the Enterprise plan only. Contact your Screendesk account team to enable it.

Where to find your tokens

Navigate to Profile → API to view and manage your API tokens. Each token in the list shows its name, when it was last used, and when it was created.

Creating a token

1. Go to Profile → API

2. Click Create API Token

3. Enter a name for the token (e.g. "Zapier integration" or "Internal dashboard")

4. Your new token is generated and ready to use

The token detail page displays the full token value with a copy button, along with ready-to-use examples for the HTTP header and a cURL request.

Keep your tokens secret. Treat them like passwords. Never share them publicly or commit them to source control.

Using a token

Include your token in the Authorization header of every API request:

Authorization: Bearer YOUR_TOKEN

For full endpoint documentation, see the Screendesk API reference.

Revoking a token

To revoke a token, open it from the list and click Revoke. This permanently deletes the token — any application using it will immediately lose access.

Good to know

• Tokens do not expire unless revoked.

• Each token tracks the last time it was used, so you can spot unused tokens and clean them up.

• Watch-only users cannot create or use API tokens.

• Token creation and revocation are recorded in the audit log (when audit logs are enabled for your workspace).