Token Management

Overview

Token Management The Token Management feature allows merchants and partners to generate and manage authentication tokens used for API integrations and SDK operations.

Secure Authentication Tokens are used to securely authenticate requests when integrating with EdfaPay APIs or using SoftPOS SDKs.

Token Types

API Token Used for server-to-server API integrations and backend system authentication.

SDK Token Used for SoftPOS and terminal-based operations.

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Each token type is managed from specific locations within the dashboard.

API Token Management

Where to Find API Tokens

API tokens are managed from the Settings page.

API Token Actions

Copy – Copies the token for use in integrations

Disable – Revokes the token and blocks further usage

Generate Token – Creates a new API token

API Token Usage

The API token is used for:

Server-to-server API integrations

Backend system integrations

Secure authentication when calling EdfaPay APIs

The generated token can be copied and used directly in API requests.

SDK Token Management

SDK token is used for SoftPOS and terminal-based operations. It's available in multiple locations, depending on the user’s role and access level.

SDK tokens can be found in the Settings page for the following roles:

Merchant
User
Terminal

From this page, users can generate and manage SDK tokens related to their role.

SDK Token Actions

Copy – Copies the token for use in integrations

Disable – Revokes the token and blocks further usage

Generate Token – Creates a new API token

Access & Permissions

Token visibility depends on user role

Partners and merchants can manage tokens under their scope

Tokens are restricted to authorized users only

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Security Notes
Keep tokens confidential - Never expose tokens in public repositories
Do not share tokens publicly - Treat tokens like passwords
Disable compromised tokens immediately - Act fast if a token is exposed
Regenerate tokens when rotating credentials - Regular rotation improves security